
Management / Commercial Management
From September 01, 2025, the Vienna State Opera is looking for a
Data protection expert, part-time 20h
Tasks:
- Supervision of all topics relevant to data protection and data protection law
- Ongoing further development of internal data protection measures
- Coordination with all departments and establishment of a data protection team
- Monitoring compliance with legal and company-relevant data protection regulations
- Processing data protection incidents
- Collaboration in the creation and implementation of data protection training for employees
- Contact person for data protection issues (internal and external)
- Participation in data protection meetings of the Bundestheater Group
- Supporting the compliance team as required
Requirements:
- Several years of professional experience in the field of data protection
- Completed relevant (university) education
- Completed training as a certified data protection officer or comparable training
- Willingness for further qualification
- Professional experience in the arts and cultural sector desirable
- Good IT skills
- Excellent knowledge of German and English
- Strong communication skills
- Independent, organized, structured and precise way of working
- Independent personality with hands-on mentality and interest in organization and coordination
For this position we offer a monthly salary from € 3,900 gross based on full-time employment. Overpayment is possible depending on qualifications and experience. (The minimum salary according to the collective agreement is € 2,887.65 gross per month based on full-time employment)
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 19.06.2025 by e-mail to jobs@wiener-staatsoper.at
As an employer, we stand for equal opportunities and all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability status.
Technical management
To strengthen our stage/wallpaperers department, we are looking for the following with immediate effect
→ a stage wallpaperer (f/m/d)
The following tasks await you:
- Laying the floor coverings (dance flooring for ballet performances)
- Covering the stage floor with floor cloths
- Assembly of all textile decoration parts attached in the stage design area
- Repair work on these decorative elements
You should have the following qualities:
- Manual skills and technical understanding
- Completed apprenticeship as an upholsterer or upholsterer is an advantage
High level of commitment
Very good physical condition and resilience
Absolutely no fear of heights 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 through the recognition of previous employment.
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
Musical direction
The following position is vacant in the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera (Vienna Philharmonic):
2. Oboe (Viennese oboe) with obligation cor anglais
Main audition: September 15, 2025
Application deadline: June 15, 2025
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.
Scenic service
The Vienna State Opera is looking for a person of short stature (m/f/d) for a production in the 2025/26 season.
Prerequisite for participation is a general availability for the entire rehearsal and performance period and the willingness to be available for rehearsals and performances at the usual theater times. A love of acting and the ability to fit in well in a group with numerous participants.
The work is remunerated. Information and registration with the extras management of the Vienna State Opera
by e-mail to: komparserieleitung@wiener-staatsoper.at
The Vienna State Opera is looking for androgynous-looking persons (m/f/d), 180 cm or taller, for a production in the 2025/26 season.
Prerequisite for participation is a general availability for the entire rehearsal and performance period and the willingness to be available for rehearsals and performances at the usual theater times. A love of acting and the ability to fit in well in a group with numerous participants.
The work is remunerated. Information and registration with the extras management of the Vienna State Opera
by e-mail to: komparserieleitung@wiener-staatsoper.at
If you are interested in working as an usher, ticket collector or in audience service, we look forward to receiving your detailed application including CV by e-mail to publikumsdienst@wiener-staatsoper.at