Casual/Vacation
$39.05 – $44.16 per hour
The Technical Operations Department is comprised of a team of dedicated, enthusiastic, and reliable technicians who excel in providing exceptional technical skills. These professionals are committed to performing at the highest level of their abilities, ensuring consistent and high-quality results in all their endeavours. Their hard work and dedication form the backbone of our technical operations, allowing us to meet and exceed expectations in every project we undertake.
We are currently seeking to expand our team and are seeking skilled live production lighting programmers. These individuals will have the opportunity to work across our various venues, contributing their expertise to a range of productions.
About You
Please download the full position description via our website for more information about this role.
Required:
- Read and interpret lighting paperwork e.g. lighting plots, instrument schedules.
- Rig and patch lighting fixtures and accessories.
- Operate ETC lighting consoles (ideal) or other similar consoles with proficiency (e.g. MA, Hog, Onyx, Chamsys) and a willingness to learn ETC.
- Ability to design and respond to client requests and feedback.
- Present a professional and friendly experience to venue hirers.
Desired:
- Basic networking skills and experience with sACN.
- Experience in electronics fault finding, repair and maintenance.
- Electrical test tag and plug top qualifications.
- Holding a current and valid Forklift License.
About the role
The pay rate as a casual for working at NIDA on events within the Technical Operations Department under the Live Performance Award range from $39.05 for general crew calls, to $44.16 for Programmer/Operators and Supervisors. These rates include the 25% casual loading but exclude the 11.5% superannuation that is also paid.
Please include the following in your application
- A brief cover letter addressing how your skills nd experience relate to the position and outline your availability.
- Your C.V. including two referees who can comment on your professional experience.
Interviews
We will conduct interviews either by phone, Teams or face to face, depending on your availability. Please be aware that as a casual employee work is not guaranteed. It is neither regular nor consistent.
Please note
A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential. Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA’s Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role.
Closing Date
5:00pm, Monday 12th of August 2024. Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
How to apply
To apply and for further information about this role, including a full position description, please visit NIDA’s website: https://www.nida.edu.au/about-nida/careers
Further information
For a confidential discussion about this role, please?contact Ben McPharlin (ben.mcpharlin@nida.edu.au)
As part of NIDA’s commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Dramatic Writing, Directing and Cultural Leadership.
