Key Opportunities
• Opportunity to further your career working with one of the worlds most remarkable musicals.
• Opportunity to step into a true Head of Department role within a highly experienced and supportive team environment.
• Lead & mentor a team of lighting proffesionals.
About Come From Away:
The Tony® and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed them all. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. About the role:
Key Responsibilities:
• Managing the bump-in & out of all lighting elements in coordination with the Associate Lighting Designer and/or the Technical Director.
• To manage and maintain all lighting elements under the guidance of the Lighting Designer, Technical Director and/or their deputy.
• Operate the Lighting Console.
• Update and maintain all relevant show plots and manage all lighting and electrical touring equipment during pre-production and run of play.
• Maintain the technical standard set by the Technical Director.
• Manage all lighting & electro-mechanical items and report on all issues as they present themselves to the Technical Director.
• Follow & maintain as required all WHS policies & procedures.
About you:
• You will have over 2 years’ experience in a Head of lighting role or equivalent.
• Excellent Organisation & Communication Skills
• A team player, always wanting to put on the best show possible.
• Self motivated & takes initiative.
• Experience in working under pressure, using tact & diplomacy
• Ability to work with creative’s, technical personnel and performers.
• Enjoys musicals
To apply for this opportunity, please contact the Newtheatricals team via clark@newtheatricals.com
Closing date for this role is the 9th of December 2021.
We advise that:
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia
• Applicants must be able to comment on vaccination status
