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 – Staging.
Reporting to the Manager – Staging, this important leadership and administration role will be responsible for supervising and motivating staff to provide hands-on, professional, client-focused and cost-efficient services to QPAC venue hirers and internal business units, whilst adhering to QPAC policies and procedures.
To be successful for this position, you will have prior hands-on technical experience in a multi-venue theatre centre or similar. You will also possess:
- Prior experience in supervising, motivating or leading a team;
- Demonstrated ability to set up, operate and maintain stage equipment, flying and rigging systems in a live theatre environment;
- Administrative skills, and a thorough understanding of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); and
- Applicants with a Rigger’s Certificate (or ability to acquire) would be highly regarded.
Extensive hands-on technical experience in a multi-venue theatre centre is desirable as is touring and commercial theatre experience within the performing arts industry.
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.
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 9am, Monday, 5 July 2021.
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
