Casual/Vacation$50 – $55 per hour + applicable penalty rates
Pembroke is seeking an enthusiastic and suitably experienced applicant to undertake the role of Audio Visual (AV) / Lighting Technician to provide high-quality technical support for School events and functions.
The School:
Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding school from Early Learning to Year 12. Renowned for academic excellence and a broad, inclusive program, Pembroke offers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and is also an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Pembroke staff and students are encouraged to delight in learning, work and the exploration of their own potential.
The Role:
Pembroke is seeking suitably experienced and enthusiastic applicants to undertake the role of Audio Visual (AV) / Lighting Technician. As the successful applicant, you will bring a collaborative, proactive and enthusiastic approach to working with Pembroke staff and students to deliver flawless events and functions.
The AV / Lighting Technician will provide technical support for School events and functions and will be responsible for the set-up, operation and pack-down of audio visual and lighting equipment used to enhance live events.
The AV / Lighting Technician will:
- Maintain effective communication with all members of staff, particularly those within the ICT, Events and the Arts as well as external contractors and suppliers
- Meet with Events Manager and relevant stakeholders and actively participate in event planning
- Prepare and transport audio, video and lighting equipment
- Work as part of a team to safely set-up, operate and pack-down AV and lighting equipment used for school events and functions
- Conduct sound, visual and performance quality checks on AV and lighting equipment prior to events
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues before, during and after events to ensure flawless delivery of events for colleagues and guests
- Assist with the live streaming and recording of school events and meetings
- Assist with the cleaning, repair and maintenance of audio visual and lighting equipment.
Ideally, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in Audio, Video and/or Lighting operational support role
- In-depth knowledge of AV and lighting equipment and techniques
- Proven understanding of the AV needs and requirements of a range of events and stage presentations
- Basic understanding of IP networking concepts
- Demonstrated technical understanding and knowledge of and application of WHS principals
- Well-developed problem solving and organisational skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and work with a range of stakeholders
- Physical fitness to transport and set up heavy equipment
- Recent experience with event recording and common streaming equipment/platforms is desirable.
Pembroke School provides staff with a supportive and dynamic working environment, opportunities for professional development and the capacity to make a valuable and meaningful contribution to the operation of the School.
For further details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please see the Job and Person Specification which can be downloaded from the School’s website https://www.pembroke.sa.edu.au/employment.
Applications for this position close Monday, 22 May 2023 at 9.00am
Pembroke reserves the right to commence shortlisting for this role and proceed with filling the position prior to the closing date should the right candidate be identified.
