Job Description
ob Status: Ongoing & Casual roles available
Salary for Casual: Base salary of $34.46 per hour, plus 12.5% scaled penalty, casual loading 23.2% and 11.5% superannuation contributions.
Salary for Full Time: Base salary of $34.46 per hour, composite penalty 25.6% plus 11.5% superannuation contributions.
Applications Close: Sunday 23rd February 2026, 11:5+pm
THE HOUSE
For thousands of years, Tubowgule—the land where the Sydney Opera House now stands—has been a place of gathering and belonging.
The Opera House continues this rich legacy, embracing and celebrating the diverse cultures of Australia.
As a globally recognized icon, it symbolizes inspiration and imagination.
Renowned as one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world and an architectural marvel of the 20th century, the Sydney Opera House is also the nation's most visited tourism destination.
From whimsical musicals to side-splitting comedies, stirring arias to ARIA Award-winners, majestic symphonies to relaxing sundowners, and engaging talks to playful puppet shows—there's something for everyone.
Behind the magic of the Sydney Opera House is a team of passionate and dedicated individuals.
Here, you'll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who are committed to their work and the iconic building itself.
There is nothing quite like it.
Drawing on the foundational idea that the Opera House was built to serve the community, our Sydney Opera House Strategy 2026-26 sets out the ambition to be Everyone's House.
To achieve this we are focused on four themes:
• Everyone feels welcome here.
• We better understand and connect with the community.
• We are future ready.
• We lead and inspire positive change.
YOUR NEW ROLE
This position is responsible to ensure compliance with the application of SOH security obligations by all Internal & External stakeholders.
The position is responsible for reporting security related issues and incidents to the Emergency Planning and Response Group management via SOH Emergency Planning and Response Group reporting procedures.
This position is responsible to maintain the integrity of the SOH Security Plan to ensure the protection of the Sydney Opera House as a building of particular cultural significance and a national icon.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
The ideal candidate will have:
• Current Class 1A Security Licence,
• a Responsible Service of ******* Certificate and Provide First Aid Certificate.
Security industry or related experience, including operational security duties, crowd control, search procedures and the ability to provide and maintain excellent customer service.
Thorough and comprehensive contemporary operational security or related experience in a high profile and high public visitation site characterised by high levels of constantly changing activity and 24 hour seven days per week coverage.
Experience in delivering security or related services within heightened level of threat and experience of a multitude of security incident types and responses and in liaising with outside security agencies and emergency services, including crowd management experience.
Ability to meet physical fitness standards in accordance with SOH EPRG policy.
Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, negotiation, persuasive, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated experience in incident reporting and sound written communication skills.
Working With Children Check (WWCC), understanding of policies and procedures relevant to the workplace and participate in relevant security training.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
• Opportunity to work at Australia's premier and iconic cultural institution.
• 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden.
• 5-week's annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements – we know flexibility means different things to different people, so let us know how we can best support you.
• Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives.
• Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (aka 'SEALs') and more.
Salary for Casual: Base salary of $34.46 per hour, plus 12.5% scaled penalty, casual loading 23.2% and 11.5% superannuation contributions.
Salary for Full Time: Base salary of $34.46 per hour, composite penalty 25.6% plus 11.5% superannuation contributions.
Applications Close: Sunday 23rd February 2026, 11:5+pm
THE HOUSE
For thousands of years, Tubowgule—the land where the Sydney Opera House now stands—has been a place of gathering and belonging.
The Opera House continues this rich legacy, embracing and celebrating the diverse cultures of Australia.
As a globally recognized icon, it symbolizes inspiration and imagination.
Renowned as one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world and an architectural marvel of the 20th century, the Sydney Opera House is also the nation's most visited tourism destination.
From whimsical musicals to side-splitting comedies, stirring arias to ARIA Award-winners, majestic symphonies to relaxing sundowners, and engaging talks to playful puppet shows—there's something for everyone.
Behind the magic of the Sydney Opera House is a team of passionate and dedicated individuals.
Here, you'll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who are committed to their work and the iconic building itself.
There is nothing quite like it.
Drawing on the foundational idea that the Opera House was built to serve the community, our Sydney Opera House Strategy 2026-26 sets out the ambition to be Everyone's House.
To achieve this we are focused on four themes:
• Everyone feels welcome here.
• We better understand and connect with the community.
• We are future ready.
• We lead and inspire positive change.
YOUR NEW ROLE
This position is responsible to ensure compliance with the application of SOH security obligations by all Internal & External stakeholders.
The position is responsible for reporting security related issues and incidents to the Emergency Planning and Response Group management via SOH Emergency Planning and Response Group reporting procedures.
This position is responsible to maintain the integrity of the SOH Security Plan to ensure the protection of the Sydney Opera House as a building of particular cultural significance and a national icon.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
The ideal candidate will have:
• Current Class 1A Security Licence,
• a Responsible Service of ******* Certificate and Provide First Aid Certificate.
Security industry or related experience, including operational security duties, crowd control, search procedures and the ability to provide and maintain excellent customer service.
Thorough and comprehensive contemporary operational security or related experience in a high profile and high public visitation site characterised by high levels of constantly changing activity and 24 hour seven days per week coverage.
Experience in delivering security or related services within heightened level of threat and experience of a multitude of security incident types and responses and in liaising with outside security agencies and emergency services, including crowd management experience.
Ability to meet physical fitness standards in accordance with SOH EPRG policy.
Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, negotiation, persuasive, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated experience in incident reporting and sound written communication skills.
Working With Children Check (WWCC), understanding of policies and procedures relevant to the workplace and participate in relevant security training.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
• Opportunity to work at Australia's premier and iconic cultural institution.
• 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden.
• 5-week's annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements – we know flexibility means different things to different people, so let us know how we can best support you.
• Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives.
• Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (aka 'SEALs') and more.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Operational Security Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Security Guard Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Security Guard Jobs is a plus.
