Adelaide Fringe is an annual open-access arts festival run over four weeks in Adelaide, South Australia during February and March. It is one of the largest, most popular and diverse arts Festivals in Australia. Thousands of artists from around Australia and across the globe participate alongside home-grown talent, in art forms spanning cabaret, comedy, circus & physical theatre, dance, film, theatre, music, visual art and design.
Under the direction of the Production Manager the Event Crew will provide production support and expertise to ensure the successful delivery of all Adelaide Fringe produced events, activities, programs and venues.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Providing production support to Adelaide Fringe produced events, activities, programs and venues.
Providing technical support to help deliver Adelaide Fringe produced events; including operation of sound and lighting equipment and assisting in stage management.
Assisting with the build, bump in and bump out of all Adelaide Fringe sites, including but not limited to Fringe Parade, Fringe Club, Desert Fringe and Street Theatre Festival.
Understanding and complying with all Adelaide Fringe policies and procedures, ensure all safety regulations are followed and safe working practices are observed.
Becoming familiar with the emergency procedures for the site(s) you are working on.
Selection Criteria
We’ll be looking for people with the following skills:
A demonstrated professional experience, knowledge and skills in production for performing arts or major events and festivals.
Proven professional experience in a technical production discipline i.e. lighting, sound, staging, stage management and AV.
Demonstrated experience as production staff and/or crew.
Demonstrated experience working as part of a team on a large major event or festival.
Demonstrated experience in working to set deadlines.
Proven ability to deal with a broad range of people, arts companies and artists.
Proven good communication and interpersonal skills.
A tertiary qualification in technical production and/or stage management will be looked upon favourably.
Multi-skilled technical competency will be look on favorably.
Other accreditations such as White Card, forklift, EWP, first aid, License to perform high risk work, Truck (MR/HR) Licence and fire warden training will be looked upon favourably.
Download the full Position Description here.
How to apply
Please fill out the online form here to apply.
Any further enquiries, check the position description or call 08 8100 2000.
