Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world renowned alongside the emerging, local and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production. Through the warmth and expertise of our staff, we have become a trusted curator, presenter and host; a place to come together to relax, reflect, share stories and celebrate.
An exceptional opportunity currently exists for an experienced and highly motivated professional to join QPAC in the full-time 3-year term role of Head Technician – Lighting.
Reporting to the Manager – Lighting and Electrical Services, this is an important leadership and administration role and will be responsible for supervising and motivating staff to provide a professional, client-focused and cost-efficient service to QPAC venue hirers and internal business units.
This position requires a high calibre individual who is suitably experienced and qualified in theatre lighting and administration. Customer service is of paramount importance to this role, as is experience in leading and motivating a team in a dynamic live theatre environment and the ability to interpret stage lighting designs, technical requirements and specifications. Relevant industry experience is essential and tertiary qualifications in technical production, live theatre, events or an equivalent discipline will be highly regarded.
Experience with lighting control systems and data networks is essential, in addition to a sound working knowledge of Grand MA and Grand MA2 lighting consoles. The following licences/certifications would also be highly regarded: Working at Heights/EWP Ticket, and High Risk Work Licences (e.g., Forklift, Dogger, Rigger.)
Please note, the hours of work will be primarily theatre based with some maintenance and office work from time to time. Availability will be required for day, evening and weekend hours and for extended periods to service hirer’s schedules, however, approved penalty and overtime rates are applicable.
HOW TO APPLY
The application pack, including the position description and details on how to apply, can be found at www.qpac.com.au/careers/jobs. For any queries, please contact the People and Safety Unit on (07) 3842 9152.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Tuesday, 27 June 2023.
Apply directly via QPAC’s website at https://www.qpac.com.au/careers/jobs
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
