POSITION PURPOSE
The Casual Theatre Technician will assist in the preparation, installation and running of Queensland Ballet and/or Thomas Dixon Centre productions and events, ensuring that all technical requirements are met in a safe and professional manner so that an exceptional standard of technical operation and safety is always upheld.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Technical Manager (Lighting), Technical Manager (Staging), Technical Manager (TDC)
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in the preparation and running of productions and events, ensuring that all technical requirements are met in a safe and professional manner.
• Undertake work across technical disciplines (staging, sound, video, lighting,) and/or in a specialist discipline as required.
• Carry out maintenance of services and equipment at sites operated by QB as required.
• Utilise appropriate safety practices and procedures and ensure all WHS requirements are adhered to.
• Proactively support the production team and the wider QB teams to ensure activities can be safely achieved within the established schedule and resources.
• Perform additional relevant duties as required to address production needs.
KEY CRITERIA
1. Relevant qualifications in staging, sound and/or lighting design (or willingness to obtain) combined with working knowledge of theatre industry operation and design, theatre equipment and maintenance.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly and consistently with all theatre and event space users, especially non-technical users.
3. Highly organized with successful experience in meeting deadlines and effectively managing conflicting priorities.
4. Confident ensuring adherence to WHS requirements including manual-handling/heavy lifting of theatre equipment, climbing ladders etc.
5. Confident working independently and able to work effectively across departments, collaborating effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends.
• Passion for the Arts, Ballet and/or dance.
ABOUT QUEENSLAND BALLET
Queensland Ballet is a vibrant, creative company which connects people and dance across Queensland. We offer a program of world-class productions of the best classical ballets and inspired contemporary dance works. The Company engages renowned choreographers and designers from around the world and nurtures emerging local talent by presenting exciting new works in an intimate studio series. With a culture of creativity and collaboration, complemented by an active program of engagement with our communities, Queensland Ballet has become the central hub for dance in the State. Our dancers are acclaimed for the technical excellence and versatility, and our annual program offers diversity in style, audience focus and geographic reach, with up to 100 performances in Brisbane and tours to regional Queensland.
When we open our doors, we welcome home all in our community. Our three homes form the foundations of our Artistic, Academy and Community pillars. We have designed each home with people at heart.
Thomas Dixon Centre — our headquarters and home to our artists and arts workers. The facilities at Queensland Ballet’s home in Thomas Dixon Centre in Brisbane’s West End allow the Company to offer a full range of training and community access programs, including public dance classes.
Queensland Ballet Academy — home to our arts students and teachers. We are committed to providing a pathway for young talent through the Queensland Ballet Academy. Queensland Ballet is dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence, dance education and innovative presentation of classical repertoire.
Roy and Nola Thompson Production Centre — will be home to our arts makers. With bold and confident ambitions for the future, we proudly build upon the legacy of many creative and gifted artists who have been part of the Company’s rich history since 1960 as we continue to create magic and enrich lives with the development of Queensland Ballet’s Production Centre.
OUR VALUES AND PRINCIPLES OF COMMITMENT
With bold intentions to be unconstrained we will create magic and enrich lives by delivering across four core pillars: Artistic, Academy, Arts for All and Cultural Spaces. Influenced by five core values and our principles of commitment, all that we do and all that we will remain true to the four core pillars.
1. Brilliance: We are world-class in all that we do – we inspire excellence on stage, in studio, in business and in community.
2. Creativity: We are creative in every endeavour – we nurture our artform, artists, students and arts workers by exploring possibilities and responding to opportunities with agility.
3. Passion: With Queensland in our hearts – we celebrate our diversity, our heritage and our love of the artform through heartfelt connections.
4. Wellbeing: We promote wellness across society – we pledge to make a positive impact across all dimensions of wellbeing; social, cultural, emotional, physical, environmental and intellectual.
5. Integrity: We commit to Sustainable practice – we foster a culture of ethical behaviour that is anchored in community, integrity and legacy.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hours of Work
Ability to work flexibly in line with relevant production requirements, across various locations.
Salary
Salary will be negotiated with preferred candidate. Superannuation is paid into the superannuation fund of your choice, currently at the rate of 10.5%.
BENEFITS
Queensland Ballet provides a supportive and collaborative team environment combined with the opportunity to play an integral role in a dynamic and progressive organisation that is paving the way for the future of Ballet in Queensland. Our employees have access to weekly dance classes and various other health and well-being initiatives.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position please forward a covering letter, current resume and one page statement addressing the key criteria to Human Resources via email: joinus@queenslandballet.com.au
Applications for these positions are ongoing. For further information or for a confidential discussion please contact Human Resources on (07) 3013 6666. We respectfully advise that no agency applications will be considered at this time.
