Technician – Lighting
Production
Variable Time @ 25 hours per week, Band 2.1.1 – Salary $44,055 pro rata
About Arts Centre Melbourne
Sitting beneath one of Melbourne’s great symbols — the magnificent spire – Arts Centre Melbourne is not just a defining Melbourne landmark, it is also one of the nation’s busiest attractions. Governed by the Victorian Arts Centre Trust, Arts Centre Melbourne staged more than 4.500 performance and public events at its various venues, hosting over 2.3million people in 2011. In July 2012, Victoria’s largest concert hall, Hamer Hall re-opened following the Victorian Government’s $135.8 million redevelopment, the first of a series of major projects being planned by the Trust for the future.
The Business Unit
Production enables the delivery of Arts Centre and visiting artist performing arts events wherever they may take place. Production comprises staging, lighting, wardrobe, stage management, sound, safety, training, digital arts, events and technical team members.
Current Position Opportunity
The Lighting Technician ensures optimum efficiency and success in the presentation of productions by delivering effective technical lighting services. Working as part of a high performing technical team, the typical duties performed by the Lighting Technician may include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Set up and operation of lighting equipment for performance, in a team and individually
- Delivering procedures and practices to comply with safety requirements
- Lighting knowledge applicable to theatre event delivery
- Working knowledge of Arts Centre venues and relevant lighting equipment
- Participating in event & venue documentation including fault reporting and consumables
- Participating in venue and daily maintenance
Applicant Requirements
The successful applicant requires a relevant Trade Certificate at a recognised institution or previous experience working with a lighting crew in the theatre or entertainment industry.
What We Offer
At Arts Centre Melbourne we value people who are energetic and passionate about what they do, in return we offer a strong Wellbeing program, access to leading performances, a staff café and learning and development opportunities.
Applications
Interested applicants are encouraged to obtain further details by viewing the position description or by contacting Adrian Sterritt – Operations Manager, Lighting (phone (03) 9281 8365).
Applications can be made via the Arts Centre Melbourne website and should be forwarded by 5.00pm, Sunday 27th January 2013.
Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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