St Hilda’s is a dynamic school community with a proud history of educating women to be self-reliant, confident and contributors to tomorrow. Regardless of position, all our employees play an integral role in school life to ensure we spark extraordinary futures for our students and staff.
The role of the Audio Visual Technician is responsible for the effective provision of technical service, support, safe and artistic operations for the live events/productions held in our JSPAC and other venues across our campuses.
This role incorporates the Audio, Lighting and Live Streaming events.
Some out of hours work will be required for this role.
We are committed to providing a child-safe environment at St Hilda’s, accordingly, you will need to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWC) and National Police Clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities for this role include but are not limited too:
- Coordinate AV bookings across the School
- Operate Audio Visual requirements for all events and productions
- Manage the physical set up and operation of equipment to ensure the smooth running of live events including trouble shooting.
- Provide technical support in the use of AV systems to staff across the School including classrooms, shared spaces and outdoor spaces.
- Providing support to the Performing Arts Centre Manager through the provision of high-quality technical services to users of the JSPAC and other performance spaces
- Provide technical assistance as required in the technical and front of House operation including Theatre Safety Protocols and audience safety procedures
- Facilitate Live Streaming of events
- Service AV hardware across the school including testing and tagging of electrical equipment when appropriate
- Prepare, install and operate audio-visual and ICT equipment in spaces and venues in consultation with staff and relevant teams to support the smooth operation of classes, productions, workshops, exhibitions and School events
- Troubleshoot AV issues: respond, identify, record, investigate, resolve and escalate AV problems/request and arrange for external repairs when required
- Coordinate the loan of all portable audio-visual equipment including data projectors and PA Systems. Ensure loan stock is checked and available for use and identify unreturned or damaged equipment
- Tagging and testing electrical equipment when appropriate and maintaining a up to date Personal Appliance Test (PAT) schedule in consultation with the JSPAC Manager
- Ensure the venues are always safe and secure
- Assist the PAC Manager with general theatre maintenance
- In the absence of the PAC Manager, attend the School’s Logistics Committee Meetings to support the delivery of the School Calendar
- Perform other duties and work on projects commensurate with the position
To Apply:
Send a covering letter (maximum 1 page) and your resume to:
leigh.hambrecht@sthildas.wa.edu.au
The closing date for applications is 9.00am Friday 4 February 2022.
Please note: we reserve the right to interview applicants prior to the closing date.
All staff must be fully vaccinated (or have a medical exemption) for COVID by 27 January as per the WA Government Mandate to work in Schools.
