Head of Staging

About STC

Sydney Theatre Company is Australia's largest theatre company and the state theatre company of NSW. STC is a place where artists, staff and audiences come together to explore and share ideas through the power of live storytelling.

Role Overview:

The Head of Staging is responsible for providing leadership to the company’s Staging Department, and for the realisation of all Staging elements within the company’s production program while  ensuring the most effective utilisation of people and resources within the agreed budget, schedule and parameters. 

This role will lead the Staging Department’s resourcing and day to day operations of all Staging requirements at STC. The role will assist the Head of Technical Operations in the best use of resources and in forecasting production budgets and staffing requirements.  The role will create and maintain a high level of teamwork and co-operation within the department and across production teams. 

Working at STC:

• This is a full time permanent role and you will work in accordance with the prescribed weekly for your role. This involves regular night and weekend work. You may also be asked to work paid regular overtime in accordance with Productions schedules. 
• Travel from time to time to support STC touring schedule
• Work from the STC office – Wharf precinct and other STC locations from time to time
• Travel from time to time as part of your role
• A collaborative, creative environment where your work directly supports Australia’s leading theatre company.
• 20% off all food and beverages including coffee at The Wharf Restaurant and Bar
• Complimentary and discounted tickets to STC productions

What We're Looking For:

• Accountable for the performance, well-being, training and development of all permanent, seasonal and casual Staging employees.  
• Liaison with the Head of Technical Operations deliver timely, positive and constructive feedback to on Staging employees on their behaviour and performance  
• Ensure that the hiring and management of permanent, seasonal and casual workers is in line with Sydney Theatre Company policy and the relevant Enterprise Agreement and budget approvals 
• Ensure that all staging staff are knowledgeable and competent in organisational policies, procedures and systems are these are carried out effectively 
• Proactively manage any issues that are escalated from the Staging Supervisors, keeping the Head of Technical Operations informed. 

A copy of the position description is also available on the job ad listed on our careers website.

If you're interested in applying click on "I'm interested" and upload a copy of your current CV and a cover letter.

Closing date for applications is 15/2/2026.

Sydney Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

To be eligible to apply for this role applicants must have Australian work rights.