We are looking for stage technicians (full-time) to strengthen our technical departments from September 2026

Tasks:

• Supervision of rehearsals and performances of musical theater productions
• Set-up, conversion and dismantling of decorations for rehearsals and performances

Required training (or comparable qualification):

• Completed vocational training in a woodworking profession or
• Completed vocational training as a painter and coating technician or
• Completed vocational training as an upholsterer/decorator
• Completed vocational training in a metalworking profession

Requirements:

• Technical understanding and manual dexterity
• Absolute freedom from vertigo and a head for heights
• Ability to work in a team, reliability and the ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends, public holidays and split shifts)
• As a male applicant: completed military or civilian service
• Fundamental interest in musical theater and good manners
• Very good knowledge of German
• Willingness to work overtime and take part in guest performances abroad

We offer:

• A secure job in one of the most renowned opera houses in the world
• Vienna public transport annual pass
• Supported canteen with daily changing menus and à la carte
• Opportunity to purchase director's tickets for the houses of the Bundestheaterholding
• Fresh fruit several times a day
• Company doctor
• Shopping discounts at various companies (pharmacies,...)
• Theater vacations in July and August

The collectively agreed starting salary is at least EUR 2,683.95 gross per month (full-time basis) 14 times a year, plus various allowances and overtime pay. A higher salary is possible with proof of completed vocational training or by crediting previous periods of service.

We offer you a challenging job in one of the largest cultural institutions in Austria. Please send your detailed application with CV by e-mail to personal.technik@wiener-staatsoper.at

Make-up artists

We are looking to strengthen our make-up department with immediate effect
→ Make-up artists - occasionally as temporary helpers

Tasks:

• Supporting our make-up team during rehearsals and performances

• Professional and role-appropriate make-up for stage and television according to artistic specifications
• Professional and role-appropriate hairdressing and styling of hair according to artistic specifications
• Professional application, adjustment, removal and cleaning of wigs, hairpieces, facial hair as well as bald heads, partially bald heads, plastic facial parts, wounds, etc.

Your profile:

• Completed apprenticeship as a make-up artist or hairdresser and wig maker or

• Training as a qualified make-up artist or make-up artist

• Experience in theater, film or television is an advantage

• High level of craftsmanship and creativity

• Resilience and composure in stressful situations

• Team spirit, sense of responsibility, reliability and enjoyment of working with artists

• Willingness to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends, public holidays)

• Very good knowledge of German

We offer:

• A varied job in an artistically challenging environment

• Collaboration in a committed and collegial team

• Insights into the exciting everyday life of an internationally renowned opera house

Remuneration is in accordance with the 1999 collective agreement for technical staff.
For one shift (4 to max. 6 hours) the pay is € 69.92 gross, on public holidays € 101.79 gross.
This is a daily, marginal employment that is subject to income tax, but is only covered by accident insurance.

Note: From January 1, 2026, marginal employment in addition to unemployment benefit is only permitted in a few exceptional cases.

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

To strengthen our in-house workshop department, we are looking for from September 1, 2026

→ an upholsterer and interior designer (f/m/d)

to maintain operations (repairs and maintenance) in the auditorium and office area.

The following tasks await you:

• Upholstery of spectator seats
• Sewing curtains and throws
• Laying floor coverings
• Affixing adhesive films
• Painting, varnishing and other repair work

You should have the following qualities:

• Manual skills and technical understanding
• Completed apprenticeship as an upholsterer and interior designer

• A high level of commitment

• Very good physical condition and resilience

• Ability to work in a team and reliability

• As a male applicant: completed military or civilian service or corresponding exemption

• Fundamental interest in musical theater and good manners

• Very good knowledge of German

We offer:

• A secure job in one of the most renowned opera houses in the world
• Wiener Linien annual ticket
• Supported canteen with daily changing menus and à la carte
• Possibility to purchase director's tickets for the houses of the Bundestheaterholding
• Fresh fruit several times a day
• Company doctor
• Purchase discounts at various companies (pharmacies,...)

The collectively agreed starting salary is at least EUR 2,604.47 gross per month (full-time basis) 14 times a year. A higher salary is possible if previous employment is taken into account.

We offer you a challenging job in one of the largest cultural institutions in Austria.

Please send your detailed application with CV by e-mail to
personal.technik@wiener-staatsoper.at.

In the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra)

the following position is vacant:

Solo Viola

Main audition: June 22, 2026
Orchestra round: June 23, 2026

Application deadline: April 20, 2026

Please send applications exclusively via the muvac.com platform !

The Vienna State Opera strives 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 according to 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.

The Vienna State Opera is seeking from the 2026/2027 season

a solo repetiteur (full-time)

Tasks:

• Musical rehearsals and accompaniment, also independent direction of ensemble rehearsals
• Accompaniment of musical and scenic rehearsals
• Assumption of keyboard duties in the State Opera Orchestra
• Accompaniment of auditions, ensemble matinees, etc.
• at least 5 years of relevant professional experience as a solo repetiteur (opera), preferably in a repertoire company
• Confident and competent pedagogical approach to singers
• very good pianistic skills
• extensive knowledge of the opera repertoire
• Good language skills in German, Italian, English and French
• Experience with keyboard duties in the orchestra (piano, celesta, fortepiano, harpsichord, bell piano, preferably also organ)
• Experience in stage music conducting is desirable

Requirements:

The following must be prepared for the audition:

1. Round:

• G. Bizet: "Carmen" Smugglers' Quintet
• W. A. Mozart: "Le Nozze di Figaro" Finale Act 2
• G. Puccini: "Bohème" 1st act or G. Verdi: "Otello" 1st act
• R. Strauss: "Salome" Jewish Quintet or "Elektra" Maids Scene
• A recitative from one of W.A. Mozart's "Da Ponte Operas" (on fortepiano)
• A complete opera of your choice

2. Round:

Additional:

• sight-reading
• Work rehearsal with a singer

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

This position is based on full-time employment with a monthly salary (14x per year) starting at 3.800,-. There is a willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and experience. (The minimum salary according to the collective agreement is € 2,592.14 gross per month based on full-time employment).

We look forward to receiving your detailed application documents (incl. repertoire list) by e-mail by April 30, 2026 at the latest to

studienleitung@wiener-staatsoper.at