The Head of Technical Operations is responsible for providing operational leadership to the company’s Technical Department. In consultation with the Director, Technical & Production they lead the day to day operations of the technical department. They drive the technical department’s coordination in facilitating the production and venue operations of the company.
The Head of Technical Operations will lead the technical deliverable aspects of the company’s productions and those of the venue hirers. Leading their respective Heads of Departments they will ensure all resourcing needs, budgets and deadlines are being met. They will be financially accountable for the efficient use of production resources and production personnel. The Head of Technical Operations will ensure the Heads of Departments and Production Administrator are supported in managing rostering, leave and timesheets for their teams.
Hours of Work
This position is for an initial two-year fixed term.
The usual hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. However, the job requires a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, and weekends.
The position is based at both the Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay & our offices currently based at Fox Studios Australia, Moore Park.
Salary and Entitlements
- Salary is dependent on skills and experience
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 10.5% Superannuation
- Complimentary tickets to STC productions (subject to availability)
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 the listed Selection Criteria as outlined below to recruitment@sydneytheatre.com.au
Please note that applications will not be considered if they do not address the Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
- Minimum of ten years relevant experience, preferably within a producing theatre company.
- Bachelor degree or equivalent industry training.
- Excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to lead teams and manage people.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Excellent project management skills with a logical and analytical approach to planning and the allocation of resources.
- A good eye for detail and quality control to ensure that all elements of a production are produced to the highest standards.
- Extensive knowledge of theatre practices, terminology, etiquette and theatre craft including a detailed knowledge of rigging, stage automation, lighting, sound, projection, theatrical costume and props.
- Advanced financial management skills with a proven ability to manage and control large budgets and resources.
- A high level of understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and procedures as related to the theatre and entertainment industries with proven experience of implementing these requirements in a sympathetic manner.
- Experience of touring productions either domestically or internationally.
- Strong computer skills including advanced Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge and skills in financial system platforms preferably TechnologyOne.
Please forward your application to: recruitment@sydneytheatre.com.au by 5pm Monday 25th March
For a full copy of the Job Pack, including the full Job Description, please visit our website at: https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/about/careers
* Must be Australian resident or hold current, appropriate working visa
STC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe working environment. We embrace and value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
