Traineeships

Do you have a passion for - and desire to learn - the technical skills in Live Production and Events? The Sydney Opera House offers traineeship opportunities in Lighting, Vision, Sound, Staging, Recording and Broadcast.

As a trainee you will assist an experienced technician in the installation, operation and delivery of events throughout the House, while being provided with on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring by industry specialists.

This role is the gateway to working backstage in the live entertainment industry anywhere in the world, and at the end of the traineeship you will receive a nationally recognised qualification and pathways for ongoing employment opportunities.

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Apply for a Traineeship

Traineeship applications are currently closed.

Pathways in Action & Backstage Careers at the House

Many of our trainees have turned their time at the Opera House into exciting careers backstage and beyond. Take a look at their journeys, and those of other employees, to see where a traineeship might lead you.

Meet Sammy

Meet Sammy, our Theatre and Precinct Duty Technician.

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Sammy Pinto, Theatre and Precinct Duty Technician.

Meet Sophia

Meet Sophia, one of our Staging Technicians.

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Meet Holly

Meet Holly, our Staging Technician - Flyperson.

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