Administration Assistant - Casual Role, 10 Hours/Week

National Opera is seeking a highly organised and adaptable Administrative Assistant to support the company’s year-round operations. This is a casual position, with hours averaging up to 10 per week and some variation throughout the year in line with rehearsal and performance schedules.

Hours are largely flexible and able to be worked from home, however occasional scheduled meetings, rehearsals, and event attendance (including some evenings or weekends) will be required.

Key responsibilities include:

• General administrative support and day-to-day office management

• Coordinating support for rehearsals, performances, & events

• Managing emails, correspondence, and internal communications

• Basic bookkeeping and financial administration, including invoice processing (experience with Xero is desirable but not essential)

• Assisting with social media scheduling and simple content updates

• Supporting email communications, newsletters, and audience correspondence

• Maintaining databases, records, and documentation

• Providing ad hoc administrative support to the Executive and production teams

 
About you:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Confident written communication skills

• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Experience with administrative or coordination roles

• Basic bookkeeping knowledge or willingness to learn (experience with Xero is desirable but not required).

• Comfortable using Google Workspace & Microsoft Office

• Interest in performing arts, live events, or cultural organisations is highly regarded

What we offer:

• Flexible, casual working arrangements

• A supportive and creative working environment

• The opportunity to work closely with a professional opera company and its productions

Application Process
To apply, please email a brief cover letter and your CV to recruitment@nationalopera.org.au by 5pm Friday 23 January 2026.