Welcome to HOTA, Home of the Arts. We loved being The Arts Centre, but we’ve become something more.
Surrounded by parklands and a lake with Surfers Paradise as the backdrop, Home of the Arts is your place for live performances, lake-side strolls, star-gazing, cinema-watching, art and new-ideas. There’s a unique outdoor stage for live events and a refreshed cafe for relaxing and connecting. Plus, all your favourites, like our cinemas, theatres and gallery.
Discover art—indoors and out. HOTA is that kind of place—where art meets life.
Our future is bright
We’re building momentum for a richer, deeper arts and culture experience for the Gold Coast. There’s so much more to come at HOTA, Home of the Arts. hota.com.au
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role is part of a team charged with delivering the highest technical production services in the field of lighting and to provide operational guidance to the Technical Operations Manager.
The role is customer focused and supports presenters to achieve excellence in their field, drawing on high level of skills and experience as a technical operator and a formidable aptitude for, and comprehensive understanding of, lighting equipment and systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively contribute to the success of the Lighting team, the Technical Department and the wider organization by working collaboratively and providing technical support, guidance & advice to HOTA internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of the department and hirer outcomes.
- Supervise and lead small teams in a productive and efficient manner to deliver outstanding department services.
- Operation and set up of lighting equipment in live performance situations across the HOTA precinct for productions, functions and events. The nature of this work may require working from heights and ability to lift and carry technical equipment.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to initiate lighting discussions and proactively lead discussions with internal stakeholders and convey technical information to people with a non-technical background.
- Competency interpreting and in some instances creating technical documents and independently setting up lighting equipment and systems for use across all theatres and function & event spaces.
(For a full list of the key responsibilities, please download the position description from our website: www.hota.com.au/careers )
SELECTION CRITERIA
The incumbent will be able to demonstrate skills / experience in:
- Comprehensive skills and experience in professional theatrical lighting services (minimum 5 years) with the ability to interpret and create relevant event documents and implement technical lighting production requirements including lighting console operation, follow spot operation and floor electrics plot and operation to the highest standard in a live performance environment.
- Demonstrated clear understanding of “performance” etiquette, including a comprehensive knowledge of theatre traditions, protocol and terminology.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with the team, presenters and hirers whilst ensuring the highest level of service whilst ensuring the highest level of service and presentation is always maintained.
- Ability to lead small teams to execute an effective and efficient outcome and demonstrated ability in mentoring and training others.
- Exercise a comprehensive understanding of general venue policies and knowledge and understanding of safe work practices and Workplace Health & Safety as applicable to this position.
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights and in confined spaces safely.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of computer related technology.
HOTA is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.
Please send your applications to: employment@hota.com.au
The closing date for this advertisement will be 5pm, 4 December 2018. Please ensure your application includes a cover letter that specifically addresses the selection criteria, as well as an updated CV / Résumé.
Please note that only those that have been selected for an interview will be contacted, so we thank you in advance for taking the time to apply.
