Sydney Theatre Company (STC) is looking for a Head of Stage Management to join our Company. Since 1978, Sydney Theatre Company has produced work that is – in the words of founding artistic director Richard Wherrett – “grand, vulgar, intelligent, challenging and fun.” A paradox as playful as our city.
In the 21st century, the company is dedicated to producing Australian works of ambition and scale. We create and share stories with artists and audiences that provide opportunities for reflection, revelation and joy. And we share our work widely through regional, national and international touring, partnerships and outreach activities.
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 (LGBTI+) people. For a full copy of the Sydney Theatre Company’s Cultural Representation Pledge, please visit our website: https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/about/stc-commitments/cultural-representation-pledge
Job overview
To provide leadership and management of the Stage Management department and expertise to Sydney Theatre Company (STC) on a range of theatre productions and projects in the pre-production, rehearsal and run periods. Ensuring each STC production has the best Stage Management resources and personnel available to facilitate each production’s requirements.
The Head of Stage Management works with creative teams on delegated productions to achieve their artistic vision and production values to the highest possible standards within the parameters set by the company.
Hours of Work
The usual hours of work are 35 hours 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.
Salary and Entitlements
- Salary is dependent on skills and experience
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 11.5% Superannuation
- Complimentary tickets to STC productions (subject to availability)
The position is based at in Walsh Bay at the Wharf and the Roslyn Packer Theatre.
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 this position as outlined in the criteria below. Please note, applications which to not address the selection criteria will not be accepted.
Selection Criteria
- Minimum of seven years relevant industry experience, preferably within a producing theatre company.
- Excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to lead teams and manage people.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Excellent negotiation skills with a creative approach to problem solving.
- Excellent management skills with a logical and analytical approach to planning and the allocation of resources.
- The ability to remain calm, professional and positive under pressure.
- A natural collaborator who enjoys working as part of a team.
- A keen interest in the performing arts and an appreciation of theatre, especially in an Australian context.
- Extensive knowledge of theatre practices, terminology, etiquette and theatre craft.
- Good knowledge of theatrical costume and props.
- An understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and procedures as related to the theatre and entertainment industries.
- Experience of touring productions either domestically or internationally.
Closing date for applications is 9am Friday 7 October 2022.
To access this complete job pack via our website, please visit: https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/about/careers
* Must be Australian resident or hold current, appropriate working visa
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
