Full time vacancy on a 3-year fixed term contract
Continue your career at the heart of the arts in South Australia
Based in Adelaide CBD
Experienced in managing production services
About the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust
Established in 1973, Adelaide Festival Centre (AFCT) Trust is the creative hub of South Australia and leading Asia Pacific cultural centre. AFCT produces a bold, exciting and extensive program of festivals, events and performances all year round to inspire educate and entertain audiences from a variety of ages, experience and cultures. AFCT prides itself on providing constant support, development and maintenance of a positive work environment for all employees whilst upholding exceptional customer service to external organisations and patrons, as the home of performing arts in South Australia.
About the vacancy
Finishing off the 2019 schedule strongly and commencing the preparation of the 2020 program, AFCT is looking for a Production professional to lead the Lighting Department.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Head of Department – Lighting will be responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the AFCT lighting department to a world class standard and for providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. This role is accountable for ensuring the effective delivery of equipment and technicians to support stage performance requirements, leading and executing the purchasing and maintenance of AFCT’s lighting equipment across four busy venues, and for servicing the requirements of AFCT’s annual season of programmed and venue hire productions.
Relevant qualifications in management or technical theatre and previous experience in a similar role will be looked upon favourably.
This role is available in a full-time capacity for a period of three years
If you can hit the ground running and are experienced in lighting for events, shows and performances don’t miss out on this opportunity to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage lighting department operations by meeting and negotiating with external hirers needs
- Develop weekly rosters adhering to all legal WHS & EB requirements
- Assist the production coordinators with technical advice
- Identify training needs in the department and provide advice and guidance
- Conduct performance reviews with staff
- Develop maintenance schedules to ensure all plant and equipment are in reasonable working order
- Attend all production meetings as the representative of the department
- Act as liaison with internal and external customers and provide cost effective technical advice and design solutions
Competencies and Skills
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Rostering experience within a large arts organisation
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Excellent communications & interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships
- Outstanding organisational & planning skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Project management skills
- Advanced computing skills including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook; CAD, WYSIWYG or similar computer drawing s
- Demonstrated decision making
Benefits and Culture
The Adelaide Festival Centre Trust offer a range of benefits to its employees including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and staff price tickets to shows, festivals and productions.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
Applications
All applications will be treated in strict confidence and must include a cover letter stating your potential contribution to this role, the relevant skills and experience you can offer Adelaide Festival Centre, together with a current resume identifying relevant career, personal and educational achievements.
For more information about the Adelaide Festival Centre and a copy of the position description, please visit the Employment page on our website: www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au.
Enquires can be directed to Moira Hay – Technical Manager at moira.hay@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
Please submit all applications via SEEK by 5:00 pm Friday 20 December 2019.
