Working at Bell Shakespeare

Staff at Bell Shakespeare enjoy a creative and supportive workplace, that encourages collaboration and inspiration.

As part of the Bell Shakespeare team, you will:

  • Receive complimentary tickets to all Bell Shakespeare productions
  • Receive ongoing professional development
  • Be based in a spectacular location at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
  • Have the opportunity to work with major performing arts venues, including Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne and Canberra Theatre Centre
  • have access to special opportunities and discounts within the arts, as they arise.

Unless otherwise stated in a job description, all staff are based at our headquarters in Sydney, NSW.

Bell Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with a disability, mature age workers, and LGBTQIA+ people are encouraged to apply for this position. We believe that Shakespeare is for all.

Current Vacancies

Operations Manager

  • Sydney based
  • Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join the Company’s Operations team. The Operations Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects of our premises at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. This includes providing operational day to day support to ensure that the Company’s administrative and production premises run smoothly and to the highest standards, and that the Company’s systems, services, and infrastructure work reliably and securely. Working across all parts of the Company and managing the relationship with our external contractors, this role is a key part of the Operations team reporting to the Head of Production.

Who you are

The successful applicant will have an ability to work efficiently and logically, managing key contracts with all services and building providers; have sound knowledge and experience in the IT environment; and have strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office platform, SharePoint.

As part of the Bell Shakespeare team, you will

  • Receive complimentary tickets to Bell Shakespeare productions
  • Receive ongoing professional development
  • Be based in a spectacular location at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct


To be considered as a successful applicant we require

Essential criteria

  • Demonstrated professional industry experience
  • Experience in building and facilities management
  • Experience in working with contracted suppliers
  • Running day to day operations and resource management
  • High level computer skills, particularly using spreadsheets and online scheduling software
  • Experience with Office 365 suites (SharePoint, Excel, and Word)
  • Knowledge and experience in IT Management
  • Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety requirements in a production environment and prior experience producing WH&S documentation, including Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and to work autonomously
  • Flexible attitude to duties, responsibilities and working hours within the skill set of the position
  • Excellent problem solving and communication skills
  • Ability to keep detailed written and electronic records
  • Must hold a current Driver’s Licence
  • Have a valid visa which includes the right to work in Australia

Application

If you are interested in the role, please send through your CV and a cover letter addressing the position description, marked to the attention of Benjamin Howlett, Head of Production to hr@bellshakespeare.com.au by Sunday 16 March.

Download the position description.

Bell Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with a disability, mature age workers, and LGBTQIA+ people are encouraged to apply for this position. We believe that Shakespeare is for all.

We expressly invite applicants to let Bell Shakespeare know if they require adjustments to be made during the recruitment process because they have a disability.


Production Team

Bell Shakespeare is Australia’s national theatre company specialising in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced live performance and theatre professionals who are interested in working on our 2025 productions. Next year, Bell Shakespeare will present three major productions and our in-schools touring program, The Players.

These productions will give you the opportunity to work at a range of performing arts venues including the Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne, and Canberra Theatre Centre, along with Bell Shakespeare’s purpose-built premises and theatre The Neilson Nutshell at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

As each show is staged at different times of the year, please see below the 2025 season dates and crewing periods along with the available job opportunities.

Season 1: Sydney Opera House, Canberra Theatre Centre, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Wollongong, Arts Centre Melbourne (Monday 13th of January - Sunday 1st of June.)

Season 2: The Neilson Nutshell, Sydney and Arts Centre Melbourne (Monday 5th of May - Sunday 17th of August.)

Season 3 (National Tour): ACT, NSW, WA, VIC, TAS, QLD and Sydney Opera House (Monday 21st of July - Sunday 14th of December.)

Opportunities:

  • Touring Company Manager – (National Tour only)
  • Stage Manager
  • Assistant Stage Manager
  • Production Assistant
  • Head Mechanist
  • Head of Lighting
  • Head of Audio

Bell Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and culturally and linguistically diverse applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in working with Bell Shakespeare in 2025, please complete the following form:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4c7b8124922d4686b104b1c665769a15

One application per person, applicants can select multiple roles. Applications close 15 September 2024.

For further information or questions please email Bell Shakespeare’s Head of Production, Benjamin Howlett at hr@bellshakespeare.com.au

Casual Crew

Are you a dedicated individual with a deep passion for the performing arts? Do you thrive in a behind-the-scenes role, helping to create unforgettable theatrical and event experiences? If so, we want to hear from you!

Bell Shakespeare is currently seeking expressions of interest from talented individuals to join our casual crew. We are looking for individuals with various skills; ranging from Lighting, Audio, General Mechanist and General production support. If you have a love for theatre and a desire to contribute to the creative process, this is the opportunity for you.

Bell Shakespeare is Australia's premier theatre company dedicated to producing and promoting the work of William Shakespeare. With a focus on innovative productions, national tours, education programs and engaging with diverse audiences, Bell Shakespeare aims to bring the genius of Shakespeare to life and make it accessible to all.

Now residing in our state-of-the-art headquarters at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Bell Shakespeare offers a wide range of projects and experiences for theatre crew.

Bell Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and culturally and linguistically diverse applicants are encouraged to apply for these positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in crewing at Bell Shakespeare’s headquarters on various shows and events, please complete this form.

One application per person, applicants can select multiple roles. For further information or questions please email hr@bellshakespeare.com.au