General Manager ( Paternity Leave cover)

General Manager at Pacific Opera Studio. Bridging the gap between tertiary education and professional work within an opera company.

General Manager (Paternity Leave Cover) – Pacific Opera Studio Salary: Remuneration Package up to $85,000 per annum incl Superannuation

JOB TYPE: Full-time, employee of company (Paternity Leave Cover) from May – October 2025 LOCATION: PO office, remote as needed, rehearsal studios and theatres SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Board/ Chair

Who We Are Pacific Opera Studio has been preparing and developing the next generation of Australian opera singers since 2009. With over 300 participants since its inception, Pacific Opera Studio has a proud history of training singers who go on to professional work in Australia & Internationally. Pacific Opera Studio bridges the gap between tertiary education and gaining professional work within an opera company.

Led by Artistic Directors Peter Coleman-Wright AO and Cheryl Barker AO the program has grown to include concerts, recitals, oratorio, masterclasses and performing roles in fully staged works.

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

The General Manager of Pacific Opera Studio is responsible for the practical, financial and strategic delivery of the Young Artist Program. This includes being present for rehearsals, performances and other events as required.

During Pacific Opera Studio’s season period (March – September) rehearsals and performances occur outside of usual 9-5 working hours with a pattern of Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons for rehearsals and various times on weekends for performances. The General Manager is required to attend these rehearsals and performances to manage artists, visiting staff and other processes.

A full production schedule for 2025 will be provided prior to the interview stage for this role.

The General Manager needs to be across the details for events and be able to offer support to artists and staff to ensure the smooth delivery of the Pacific Opera Studio program. This role includes strategic planning with the Artistic Directors as well as practical management of staff, events and shows.

To read a full role description please click here https://www.pacificopera.com.au/work-with-us

Skills & Experience

Qualifications: Degree in arts management or equivalent experience

Experience: Experience in managing the day-to-day operations of an arts organisation

Skills:

• Project management
• Office administration
• Background in music, preferably opera
• Marketing and communications, including content development
• Financial and accounting skills
• Organised and able to meet deadlines
• Work well under pressure and strong skills in prioritizing
• Ability to manage and maintain personal relationships with all stakeholders and donors

To Apply

Read through the full job description and responsibilities below available on our website: https://www.pacificopera.com.au/work-with-us

Applicants should submit the following:

• A current CV and contact details of 3 referees.
• Applications should be emailed with General Manager in the subject line by 5pm on Friday 29 March to generalmanager@pacificopera.com.au

If you would like to discuss the position in more detail, please contact Chris McNee, General Manager by email on generalmanager@pacificopera.com.au. Applications Close 5pm on Friday March 29.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.