- Play an integral part in an enthusiastic team at Western Sydney’s leading theatre
- Work closely with the team in the delivery of performances and events
- Casual role with generous hourly rate plus penalties and loading
Theatre Operator Intermediate
City of Parramatta is a progressive council with 260,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Parramatta is a vibrant city, with a growing developing business district with a thriving community of artists and creative industries, known for its rich history and diversity.
Central to our vision for an activated global city are the people – the artists, creative thinkers, communities, volunteers, participants, players, producers, creative enthusiasts and audiences.
Riverside Theatres is the leading theatre in Western Sydney. The staff at Riverside Theatres are passionate about bringing the very best the performing arts can offer to audiences.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our positive and dedicated Technical Team in the role of Lighting Technician / Lighting Operator (Casual position)
About the role
The lighting technician / lighting operator will be working closely with the Technical Coordinators, Technical Team Leader and the Duty Technicians in the delivery of performances and events within the venue. The successful candidate will have proven experience operating in a theatre environment in the discipline of Lighting.
The key responsibilities will include:
- Delivery of high level customer service to hirers, production companies, artists, stakeholders and suppliers
- Reporting to the Technical Team Leader or Technical Coordinators any equipment that is found to be faulty in accordance with the appropriate technical standards and/or other statutory requirements
- Adhering to the best practice WHS management and operating procedures in all aspects of operation within the venues and contribute to the revision of these procedures at the regular reviews
- Rig, program and operate theatre lighting equipment from plans and specifications supplied by clients to fulfil design needs
- Work cohesively with the Duty Technician and other Technicians in all theatre disciplines to achieve the specifications required by the client.
About You
The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:
- Advanced level skill in the operation and programming of the ETC EOS Family Consoles
- Advanced skill in the ability to read, interpret and rig a lighting plan
- Advanced skill in the ability to patch, focus and act as a Head Electrician leading a team
- Proven experience in venues, arts or creative industries in lighting
- Tertiary and/or other technical qualifications relevant to live theatre / events or experience in a multi-venue live theatre environment
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights
- High level communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills.
To be considered for this role the candidate will ideally possess:
- Sound knowledge of Work, Health and Safety legislation
- Excellent customer service and communication skills and ability to work under pressure
- An attention to detail when working in a team environment
- A working knowledge of other theatre disciplines such as Mechanist, Audio or Vision
- Test and tag licence
- Working at heights certification
- First aid certification
- Yellow card.
By joining City of Parramatta, you will become part of an extraordinary team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact. The diverse culture at City of Parramatta is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in our workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation.
What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive total remuneration of $29.01 per hour + 25% Casual Loading + Penalties + 10% super.
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the Position Description. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Sean Clarke (02) 8839 3390 or email sclarke_riverside@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking ‘begin’ below. Applications close 9pm, Thursday 30 June 2022 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Councils vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Councils consideration.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment, and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
City of Parramatta Council embraces diversity, and we encourage all applicants; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, gender diverse, LGBTIQ, veterans and culturally diverse communities to join Council. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
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