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 term role of Head Technician – Lighting.
Reporting to the Manager – Lighting and Electrical Services, this important leadership and administration role 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. Relevant industry experience is essential and tertiary qualifications in technical production, live theatre, events or an equivalent discipline will be highly regarded.
This role will require the successful candidate to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends in accordance with performance schedules and requirements. It will require the individual to have a high degree of flexibility in relation to their work hours, sometimes at short notice.
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 enquiries regarding the position, please contact the People and Safety Unit on (07) 3840 7425.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Wednesday, 16 June 2021.
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
