Casual role- Band 2.1.07 – $35.16 per hour
About Arts Centre Melbourne
Situated in the heart of Melbourne’s cultural precinct, Arts Centre Melbourne presents world-class performing arts in a year round exciting program. Experience Australia’s best performing arts companies and exceptional international productions, alongside celebrations of comedy, cabaret and popular music.
The Business Unit
The Production department sits within the Performing Arts pillar and comprises of a team that delivers production services for ACM across Staging, Lighting, Audio, Broadcast, Wardrobe, Stage Management, and Safety/Training to enable the safe and efficient delivery of events across all of our venues and spaces.
About the Position
The position of Lighting Technician is part of the Lighting Department who ensure the delivery effective of Lighting services to ensure optimum efficiency and success in the presentation of productions.
The position requires:
• Knowledge and understanding of the theory involved in lighting concepts, and how to utilise this knowledge to achieve and create specific lighting and artistic effects, as well the contribution to the overall professional effect of the production. Experience is required to be able to apply this knowledge for different situations and venues including outside events and broadcasts
• Knowledge of the lighting console programming and operation is desirable
• A general electrical knowledge of wattage, amps, circuit breakers, earthing and three phase wiring. Also the principles of industry equipment communication protocols and data distribution networks including Ethernet and DMX-512 are essential to be able to patch and connect equipment safely, to select the appropriate wattage for size/intensity requirements, and to know how much power is being loaded on each circuit
• A knowledge and understanding of the technical lighting equipment used in the industry is essential
• Appropriate communication skills to liaise with presenter staff. Well-developed interpersonal skills are required to resolve issues. This may include a need to convey technical information to people with a non-technical background
• Ability to accurately set up and operate equipment, in regards to specific skills and experience, confidently and without delay
• Strong service ethic and understanding of production and presenter needs
• Demonstrating a clear understanding of “performance” etiquette, including a comprehensive knowledge of theatre traditions, protocol and terminology.
• The ability to work under pressure, to prioritise work and resolve problems quickly and efficiently to ensure daily deadlines are achieved
• An understanding of other technical departments work practices in Production, to ensure smooth delivery of events and services
Arts Centre Melbourne employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
• Opportunity to receive free house seats and complimentary tickets to our shows
• Organisational-wide learning and development and wellbeing programs
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite car-parking
• Access to health care insurance at competitive rates
• Food and beverage discounts at our staff café and surrounding restaurants
Applications
Interested applicants must address the key criteria in their cover letter and submit together with a current resume as one combined document. Please refer to the position description below for further information, including the key criteria.
To submit your application, click on the Apply button below by Tuesday 2 October 2018.
Applications are open to those with full-working rights in Australia
Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Position Description – Technician Lighting.pdf
