To strengthen our technical departments, we are looking for stage technicians (full-time) from September 2026

Tasks:

• Supervision of rehearsal and performance operations for 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 and public holidays as well as 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

We are looking to strengthen our lighting department from the end of August 2026 with a

→ Lighting technician (full-time)

Tasks:

• Setting up, connecting and illuminating spotlights on the stage, the lighting bridges and the galleries - in daily operations for rehearsals and performances

• Maintenance and carrying out repair work for the extensive lighting equipment

• Production of custom-made lighting equipment

• Computer-aided documentation of the various lighting equipment

Required training:

• Completed vocational training in an electrical trade (e.g. electronics, electrical engineering, mechatronics) or

• Completed vocational training as an event technician

Requirements:

• Technical understanding and manual dexterity
• Professional experience in a theater or in the field of event technology
• Fundamental interest in musical theater and good manners
• Absolute head for heights/ability to work at heights
• Ability to work in a team, reliability and the ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends and public holidays as well as split shifts)
• As a male applicant: completed military or civilian service
• 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 Bundestheater-Holding
• 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 and letter of motivation by e-mail to personal.technik@wiener-staatsoper.at

For the NEST - the new state opera in the Künstlerhaus we are looking for a

→ Employee for the props/equipment department

The position will be filled full-time from 01.09.2026 for an indefinite period.

With its national and international artists, the Vienna State Opera, the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and the Vienna State Ballet, the Vienna State Opera is one of the world's most prestigious opera houses. More than 900 employees enable a repertoire of more than 280 performances per season. In December 2024, the Vienna State Opera received a second venue. In addition to music theater for children and young people, it also hosts contemporary operas, ballet and special events. Around 100 events per season are planned in various formats.

Tasks:

• Assisting with the planning, set-up and dismantling of all types of events for the props and stage trades
• Collaboration in the development of the respective production
• Supervision of the performance and rehearsal process
• Research, production, purchasing, maintenance and testing of props
• Collaboration and coordination with the workshops, directing teams and performers
• Care, inventory, storage and timely transportation of props
• Teaching the safe use of special effects and handling of weapons, taking into account all safety and protection regulations
• Collaboration in the realization of guest performance productions and support with rentals and external events

Requirements:

• Vocational training in arts and crafts, training as an event technology specialist or decorator, interior decorator, carpenter, locksmith or mechatronics technician
• Pyrotechnics training is an advantage
• Craftsmanship and technical understanding, creativity and inventiveness
• Enthusiasm for the theater business and a pronounced empathy for artistic processes
• Experience in the cultural event sector
• High level of commitment, sense of responsibility, independence and initiative
• Willingness to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends and public holidays as well as split shifts)
• Communication and organizational skills, assertiveness and negotiation skills as well as enjoyment in dealing with artists and technicians
• You are a team player, decisive, resilient and stress-resistant, cost-conscious, goal- and solution-oriented
• Interest in training and further education
• Good IT skills (Word, Excel, AutoCAD)
• Very good German and good English skills

We offer:

• A secure workplace in our modern NEST venue
• A friendly team
• Supported canteen with daily changing menus and à la carte
• Wiener Linien annual ticket
• Opportunity to purchase director's tickets for the houses of the Bundestheaterholding
• Company doctor
• Shopping discounts at various companies (pharmacies,...)
• Theater vacations in July and August

This position offers an all-in salary of EUR 3,105 gross/month.

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 topersonal.technik@wiener-staatsoper.at.

To strengthen our wardrobe/men's department, we are looking for from the beginning of September 2026

→ a women's and/or men's dressmaker (full-time)

Tasks:

• Provision of costumes for all groups of the performing arts staff
• Costume support for the artists and performers during rehearsals and performances
• Ensuring the smooth running of the costume sequence
• Assistance with dressing and undressing costumes
• Washing, ironing and folding costume pieces and underwear
• Putting away and storing costume pieces
• Repairs, alterations and maintenance of costumes and accessories
• Assisting with the transportation of costumes to external depots
• Digital documentation of costumes and performance sequences

Your profile:

• Completed apprenticeship/school training as a ladies' and/or men's dressmaker
• Professional experience as a wardrobe supervisor in a stage context
• Team spirit, flexibility and independent working style
• Manual dexterity and accuracy
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• The ability to work calmly and professionally even under time pressure
• Good command of English and very good German
• Interest in opera and working with costumes
• Willingness to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends and public holidays

and split shifts)

• Willingness to work overtime and participate in guest performances abroad

We offer:

• A secure job in one of the most renowned opera houses in the world
• Varied and creative work
• 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
• 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

Prop master

The Wiener Staatsoper GmbH is looking for from 01.09.2026

→ a prop master (full-time)

Responsibilities:

• Set-up and supervision of rehearsals and performances
• Independent provision and coordination of props on stage
• Procurement, production and maintenance of props (lamps, tables, chairs, etc.)
• Purchase of consumable props (food, newspapers, confetti etc.)
• Creating prop lists
• Inventory, storage and organization of props in the fundus
• Care, maintenance and, if necessary, repair of props

Requirements:

• Technical qualification
• Organizational skills
• Broad general knowledge and good memory
• Ability to work in a team, reliability and the ability to work under time pressure
• Very good knowledge of German
• Artistic empathy, imagination and creativity
• As a male applicant: completed military or civilian service or unsuitability for military service
• Willingness to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends and public holidays as well as split shifts)
• 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