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The Lighting Supervisor ensures the efficient operation of NIDA’s theatre lighting staff and resources to support the needs of NIDA as an Australian Educational Institution for higher education, short courses, corporate training and of NIDA’s venues as a commercial performing arts centre under the NIDA Theatres banner. The position requires a highly organized technician with leadership and supervisory skills, a demonstrated knowledge of theatre lighting equipment and a commitment to using their knowledge and skills to support NIDA’s teaching environment. The role is a rostered 76-hour fortnight as required based on the venue’s requirements.
About You
- Experience in lighting in a similar role in a producing performing arts company, touring production, or theatres complex.
- Expert knowledge of lighting technology and systems for live performance.
- Demonstrated experience in specifying, installing, and operating complex lighting in a live production environment for a range of event types.
- Computer skills including Vectorworks or CAD, general I.T. networking and Office365 suite.
- Proven ability to take responsibility, work independently and exercise initiative to prioritise several tasks at once to adhere to tight schedules.
- Experience in managing a crew for day-to-day repair, maintenance, and operation of lighting equipment.
- A willingness to take a hands?on approach where necessary.
- Flexibility to work across nights and weekends as required.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Proven communication experience with multiple competing stake holders in a diverse organization of Staff, Students, Artistic Professionals, Clients, and contractors.
- 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.
- Has a working with Working with Children Check or ability to show a valid check prior to starting.
- Strong lighting programmer skills in a range of live performance contexts
Please download the full position description via https://www.nida.edu.au/about-nida/careers for more information about this role.
About the role
This is a full-time 2-year contract.
The base annual salary will depend on experience + 11.5% Superannuation.
Please include the following in your application
- A cover letter that demonstrates your understanding of and capacity to undertake the role, including your ability to meet the selection criteria.
- Your C.V. including two referees who can comment on your professional experience.
Please note
- You are required to have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. This role is not suited to a working holiday visa holder.
- A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential. Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA’s Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role.
Closing Date
5:00pm, Monday the 7th of October 2024. Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
How to apply
To apply and for further information about this role, including a full position description, please visit NIDA’s website: https://www.nida.edu.au/about-nida/careers
Further information
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact ?ben.mcpharlin@nida.edu.au
As part of NIDA’s commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.
