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 fostering a culture of continuous learning, personal development and technical excellence. 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
SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Demonstrated high level technical production experience and lighting expertise (minimum 5 years) across a variety of 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.
2. Demonstrated high level project management skills including technical project management, an 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 is essential.
3. Demonstrated high level expertise in leading and building teams including formal training and mentoring programs, staff development programs, performance management and rostering.
4. Extensive knowledge of, and commitment to, WH&S and risk management matters within a production environment.
5. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience in conflict management and negotiation in a client focused environment.
6. Strong organisational skills for planning and co-ordinating work priorities and managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment, including ability to delegate and self direct when required.
7. Proven capacity to articulate and realise a technical vision, incorporating strategic, analytical and lateral thinking skills as part of a leadership team.
8. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD or equivalent drawing program, lighting technical design programs, and an understanding of database systems.
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EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Job Status: Temporary (2 year contract), Full Time
Position No: SOH534
Salary Package: $119,507 per annum (base salary of $109,389 plus superannuation)
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Review the information provided to ensure you meet the selection criteria.
2. Prepare your responses to the Selection Criteria, as a guide 1 or 2 paragraphs, demonstrating how you meet each criterion. Please note applications are shortlisted based on your responses to the selection criteria.
3. Applications can be submitted www.jobs.nsw.gov.au.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact: Philby Lewis
