The Vienna State Opera is looking from 01.09.2025 for a

Dramaturge, full-time 40h



Tasks:

• Editing of publications
• Conception, organization and co-editing of publications and texts of the Vienna State Opera, in particular programme booklets, monthly magazine and special publications, including rights clearance
• Organization of events incl. moderation
• Dramaturgical support and supervision of new productions, collaboration with leading teams
• Writing texts and research tasks in consultation with other departments
• Viewing and evaluating libretti, operas and music theater projects
• Play development
• Working with the Outreach department to implement and support youth projects
• Conceiving, organizing and curating exhibitions

Requirements:

• Completed university education, primarily cultural studies, profound musical training.
• Extensive knowledge of opera literature and contemporary reception
• Experience as a dramaturge
• Excellent knowledge of German and English, any other language an advantage
• Independent, careful and structured way of working
• Communication skills, sensitivity in working with artistic staff

The minimum salary according to the collective agreement is € 2,646.37 gross per month based on full-time employment. An overpayment from € 3,800 gross per month, depending on qualifications and experience, is possible.

We offer you an interesting, creative job in one of the largest cultural institutions in Austria. We look forward to receiving your detailed application with CV and letter of motivation by 14.04.2025 by e-mail to jobs@wiener-staatsoper.at

The Vienna State Opera is looking for a from September 01, 2025

Head of Outreach and Mediation, full-time 40h

Tasks:

• Conception and programming of outreach & education programs for the Vienna State Opera & the Vienna State Ballet
• Dramaturgical collaboration in the program design for the children's and youth program, especially in the new venue NEST
• Development and production management of workshops, community productions, festival formats and outreach events
• Planning, conception, organization and implementation of educational theater formats in school and extracurricular contexts
• Establishment and expansion of nationwide outreach activities
• Seeking out and developing cooperation projects and creative educational and cooperation partnerships
• Generating, establishing and maintaining international project and co-production partnerships in the field of children's and youth opera
• Editing for in-house publications and platforms: Social media, podcast, print media, etc.
• Administrative and organizational activities within the framework of the mediation formats

Requirements:

• Degree in the fields of music (theater), theater studies, theater pedagogy, community arts or training and further education in the same field
• Professional experience in (music) theater mediation and implementation of children's and youth (music) theater or community arts projects
• Knowledge of children's and youth (music) theater dramaturgy
• Experience in the implementation of (international) artistic collaborations
• Experience in or interest in digital music (theater) and dance education
• A keen awareness of learning and educational processes for children and young people and of current child welfare guidelines
• Excellent communication skills, organization and independence
• High level of social competence, empathy, creative drive and team spirit
• High level of commitment, reliability and flexibility (also working weekends and evenings)

For this position we offer a monthly salary from € 4,300 gross, which is paid 14 times a year, resulting in an annual gross salary from EUR 60,200. (The minimum salary according to the collective agreement is € 2,790.50 gross per month based on full-time employment)

We welcome everyone, regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, origin, nationality or ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation. We offer you a challenging job in one of the largest cultural institutions in Austria.

We look forward to receiving your detailed application with CV and letter of motivation by 20.04.2025 by e-mail to jobs@wiener-staatsoper.at

To strengthen our make-up department we are looking for
Make-up artists, occasionally as evening help, starting immediately

Tasks during rehearsals / performances:

• Supervision of rehearsals and performances
• Making drawings (design sketches) and models
• Fitting and adjusting wigs, hairpieces, beards and sideburns for the actors/singers
• Fitting and adjusting bald heads, partially bald heads and hairy bald heads
• Applying different types of make-up; natural, contemporary, advantageous, etc.
• Make up parts of the face (e.g. wrinkles, scars, abrasions) and body parts (e.g. wounds, injuries, body deformations) or create them from modeling clay
• During a production, make-up and make-up changes for the actors/singers on an ongoing basis
• Applying body paint (bodypainting)
• Removing make-up from actors/singers at the end of the working day
• Providing cosmetic care for performers/singers (e.g. applying skin creams and lip balm)
• Conduct team meetings
• Properly clean the equipment used and store it in the storage room

Education and training:

• Completed apprenticeship as a hairdresser and wig maker (stylist) or
• Completed apprenticeship as a make-up artist or
• Diploma in make-up artistry or
• Make-up artist / make-up artist

Requirements:

• Enjoyment of and interest in the cultural and event business
• Creativity, manual skills and dexterity
• Aesthetic sensibility
• Service orientation
• Team spirit, stress resistance and reliability
• Communicative and social skills
• Careful and structured way of working
• Ability to work independently and on your own initiative
• Willingness to work flexible hours (including evenings, weekends and public holidays)
• Very good knowledge of German

Remuneration is in accordance with the 1999 collective agreement for technical personnel, and amounts to €69.92 gross per shift (4 to max. 6 hours) (subject to income tax only), and is a daily, marginal employment relationship with only accident insurance.

We offer you an interesting temporary job in one of the largest cultural institutions in Austria. We look forward to receiving your detailed application with CV and letter of motivation by e-mail to: personal.technik@wiener-staatsoper.at

The following position is vacant in the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera (Vienna Philharmonic):

Violoncello (Tutti)

Audition: June 23, 2025

Main audition: June 24, 2025

Application deadline: April 20, 2025

Please submit applications exclusively via the muvac.com platform

The Vienna State Opera aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore expressly encourages qualified women to apply.

We reserve the right to make an initial selection based on the applications.

Payment in accordance with the orchestra collective agreement.

The Vienna State Opera will not cover any travel and accommodation costs incurred as a result of participation in the audition.

To strengthen our team, we are now looking for a

→ School administration employee of the Ballet Academy of the Vienna State Opera,
30h/ part-time until 31/08/2025. 40 hours/full-time planned from 01/09/2025

Tasks:

• Creation of the weekly timetable in the Dispo Neu (lessons, rehearsals, costume fittings, teacher and pianist meetings, health checks and external workshops)
• Collaboration in internal personnel administration (including timetables, duty rosters)
• Planning and coordination of team appointments
• Organization of school events (e.g. start of school, exams, parent-teacher meetings, parent information evenings, grade conference, certificate preparation, organization of semester and annual exams)
• Correspondence with the building administration of the ballet academy
• Management of the digital infrastructure and training of new users to the BAK-specific modules (Dispo-Neu administration of the timetable and IT support for the team)
• Competent, friendly and discreet processing of correspondence with internal and external contacts
• General office tasks and project-related work

Requirements:

• Relevant professional experience in an educational institution and experience in administration
• Interest in ballet, art, culture, and theater
• Excellent PC skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent knowledge of German and English, other foreign languages ​​are an advantage
• Strong team and communication skills, enjoyment of working with children and young people
• Organizational skills, resilience, flexibility and enthusiasm for dance and music
• High level of loyalty and discretion

The collective agreement minimum salary is € 2.503,13 gross per month based on full-time employment. An overpayment of € 2.800 gross per month (based on full-time employment), depending on qualifications and experience, is possible.

We offer you a challenging job in one of the largest cultural institutions in Austria. We look forward to receiving your detailed application with CV and cover letter by February 28, 2025, by email to bewerbung-ballettakademie@wiener-staatsoper.at

As an equal opportunity employer, we stand for all qualified applicants and will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability status.

To strengthen our team, we are now looking for a

→ Supervisor with pedagogical training for the Ballet Academy of the Vienna State Opera 40h/full-time

Tasks:

• Administrative support (school area - school administration)
• Supervision of the students (8 to 18 years) of the Ballet Academy during lessons and performances, during breaks and during non-teaching hours
• Communication between students, parents/guardians and partner institutes
• Interface between teachers, students and parents/guardians
• Support and supervision of pupils in crisis and conflict situations
• Active support from the Ballet Academy's confidential psychologist
• Picking up and accompanying students to external events and appointments, e.g. rehearsals, performances, medical appointments
• Support in the event of injuries (first aid)
• Administrative and organizational activities (including administration of sick notes, data sheets and forms, preparation of school attendance certificates and report cards, organization of entrance examinations, parents' evenings and consultation days)
• Active participation in the implementation of a student administration program

Requirements:

• Completed pedagogical training, e.g. social pedagogy or comparable psychological/pedagogical training
• Training as a paramedic is an advantage
• Professional experience in the above-mentioned areas
• Very good PC skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent German and very good English skills, other foreign languages are an advantage
• Empathy, resilience and communicative know-how, especially in relation to children and their parents, even in challenging situations
• Organizational skills, ability to work in a team and enthusiasm for dance and music

The minimum salary according to the collective agreement is € 2,503.13 gross per month based on full-time employment. An overpayment from € 2,700 gross per month, depending on qualifications and experience, is possible.

We offer you a challenging job in one of the largest cultural institutions in Austria. We look forward to receiving your detailed application with CV, certificates and letter of motivation in a PDF file by e-mail to bewerbung-ballettakademie@wiener-staatsoper.at by 17.02.2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability status.