Reporting to the Director of Music, the Audio Engineer and Lighting Technician is responsible for providing audio, recording, lighting, staging, and pre/post-production services to staff, students and HVGS approved community events both on and off-campus.
The School
Hunter Valley Grammar School is an independent, non-selective, non-denominational, coeducational day school for students from Preschool – Year 12.
Located two hours north of Sydney – at the gateway to the beautiful Hunter Valley – we are in one of the fastest-growing regional centres in NSW. With a diverse range of employment and recreational activities, we enjoy an all-encompassing valley lifestyle with easy access to the mountains, vineyards, and beaches.
We are a values-rich learning community and we set high expectations for all students to fulfill their potential – inside and outside the classroom.
The Successful Candidate
The successful Audio Engineer and Lighting Technician will possess:
- A Certificate IV Music Industry (CUA40915) or equivalent
- A Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
- Experience and understanding of professional industry standards in Audio Visual (AV) systems, equipment and implementation
- Demonstrated understanding of compliance procedures and working with children, teaching and support staff in an educational setting
- Experience with operating sound recording, audio pre/post-production, and lighting systems for live and pre-recorded events and in working in the audio-visual section of a facility, preferably within a school
- Interest and experience in the use of current computerised technology (software and equipment)
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with both staff and students, and to carry out each of the duties listed with a minimum of supervision, including quality customer service
- Exemplary time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrated willingness and preparedness to support and enhance the wide variety of performance and School events occurring both in and outside of normal School hours.
Desirable:
- Experience in a school or educational environment;
- Awareness of Performing Arts curriculum in schools and associated educational outcomes;
- Industry networks to support vocational training opportunities for students, and planning for the development of AV infrastructure at HVGS;
- Rigging Certificate; and
- Working at Heights Certificate.
How to Apply
Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Human Resources via email hr@hvgs.nsw.edu.au
To apply for this role, you are required to submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria to recruitment@hvgs.nsw.edu.au
To view the position description, visit our website at https://www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au/about/employment/
Applications close at 9:00 am Monday 14 March 2022.
HVGS is an equal opportunity employer.
NB: All staff must hold a current Working with Children Check and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 under the Public Health Order 2021 (COVID-19 Vaccination of Education and Care Workers).
