The purpose of this role is to lead and develop the technical and production areas of Sydney Theatre Company delivering the highest production values possible and sustainable venue operations. Maintaining and ensuring effective operations, financial management, long range problem solving, skills development and training. The role will oversee the Technical and Production departments in successful planning, budgeting, creative liaison, rehearsal, building, operating and touring all Sydney Theatre Company productions.
1. Hours of Work
The usual hours of work are 38 hours a week. However, the nature of working for a theatre company and requirements of this position require a degree of flexibility and will include evening work and occasionally weekends. The position is based at The Wharf, Sydney Theatre Company, Pier 4/5 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay.
2. Wages and Entitlements
• Salary is dependent on skills and experience
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• Complimentary tickets to STC productions
3. Application: In order to make your application for this position, please forward your resume and a cover letter briefly demonstrating how your experience is applicable to the listed
Essential Requirements/Competencies & Capabilities as outlined below and also in the position description to recruitment@sydneytheatre.com.au
• Extensive experience in a performing arts organisation leading a technical and production area, including planning, budgeting, strategic and people management.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects involved in theatre production, including but not limited to set and prop construction, automation, costume, lighting, rigging and audio visual.
• In depth knowledge of theatre operations and maintenance including stage machinery, fire engineering, lighting and AV systems.
• Proven leadership skills including managing teams and leading successful productions from end to end.
• Exemplary budgeting, communication, people management and staff development skills.
• Creative insight, risk management and sound judgement.
• The ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment with many competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in managing production schedules, negotiating with staff and unions, and managing multiple projects at once.
• Leadership and commitment to WH&S, community obligations and sustainability practices.
Closing date for applications is 19 January 2025
* Must be Australian resident or hold current, appropriate working visa The Sydney Theatre Company encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, mature age workers, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTQI+) people. For a full copy of the Sydney Theatre Company’s Cultural Representation Pledge, please visit our website.
For the full job pack and to apply, please visit our website: https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/about/careers
