Head of Lighting

This role provides expert technical leadership for Lighting Services. It ensures that the stage lighting capabilities of the Opera House are aligned with our artistic vision and strategic goals.

This position is responsible for leading and fostering a culture of continuous learning, personal development and technical excellence to ensure safe and efficient delivery of Lighting services. It leads and manages a team of specialists, ensuring that they provide outstanding customer service to all presenters and stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic direction of the department.

This role is responsible for the project management of equipment upgrades and maintenance, leading the process by developing business plans, preparing and evaluating tenders, and holding contractors to a high standard. It ensures that our equipment and workforce can realise the technical visions of our hirers and presenting partners.

This position provides, and assists its staff in providing, expert advice to Production Managers, Account Managers, and other technical staff.

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

* Minimum five years demonstrated high level technical production experience and lighting expertise, with a variety of clients across various art forms and event types. This should include strong documentation and design capabilities, a willingness to keep up to date with industry standards and innovations and a demonstrated ability to interpret and implement technical changes within the context of an established business.

* Demonstrated high level project management skills including technical project management, a demonstrated ability to use systems to monitor and track project progress, and the ability to effectively forward plan. Experience with project costing, scheduling, resource allocation, development and management of budgets essential.

* Proven capacity to self-direct and make decisions, incorporating excellent organisational, strategic, analytical and lateral thinking skills applied to articulating and realising a technical vision.

* Demonstrated high level expertise in leading and building teams including formal training and mentoring programs, staff development programs, performance management and rostering.

* Demonstrated organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, including the ability to multi-task and delegate.

* Extensive knowledge of, and commitment to, WH&S and risk management matters within a production environment.

* High level of commitment to client needs and experience in a customer service environment.

* Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience in conflict management and negotiation.

* Proven ability to work under pressure including demonstrated sound decision making and crisis management skills.

* A thorough knowledge of the theatrical process and sensitivity for working artists.

* Ability to work well in a flexible work environment as part of a leadership team.

Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD or equivalent drawing program, lighting technical design programs, and an understanding of database systems.