A unique opportunity has arisen for a pool of talented individuals to provide technical services and production at the City of Kalamunda’s, Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre (KPAC).
About the City of Kalamunda
The City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 60,000 located approximately 35 minutes from the Perth CBD. The City provides the opportunity to work in a diverse environment from rural, natural bush land to highly developed residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Kalamunda is considered one of WA’s cultural hot spots.
The City of Kalamunda is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce that values, respects and thrives on diversity.
About this Opportunity
The Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre (KPAC) comprises the Performing Arts Theatre Auditorium, the Performing Arts Teaching Area, the Kalamunda Agricultural Hall and Lesser Hall.
The proscenium arch theatre has raked seating for 257, a large sprung stage, and a well-equipped Bio Box. The theatre is complemented by its large foyer with a ticket box, bar area and comfortable seating.
The main function of this casual position is to deliver all the technical aspects of KPAC effectively and safely and ensuring all equipment is well maintained. The Technician will also liaise with and assist clients on-site ensuring all technical requirements are met, to ensure optimal performance and audience satisfaction.
Specific duties will include:
- Rig, patch and operate theatre lighting equipment.
- Program and operate computerised and manual lighting control systems.
- Set up, program, and mix live audio in a theatre environment.
- Set up, program, and operate visual systems.
- Assist with bump in and out of technical equipment and event staging, including the loading and unloading of vehicles as directed.
- Identify and problem solve technical equipment faults of complex audio lighting and vision systems.
- Ensure theatre equipment, assets and infrastructure are maintained or repaired to achieve a safe, efficient and professional working environment.
- Interpret technical requirements for touring and community hires.
Some of the skills and experience required for this position:
- Demonstrated experience in providing high level technical support in at least one discipline – lighting, audio, or visual.
- Relevant experience working in a Theatre with staging skills.
- Ability to troubleshooting complex audio, visual and lighting problems offering viable and suitable solutions.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritising tasks in a calm, professional manner.
- Strong computer and IT skills, including but not limited Microsoft office suite, and Keynote presentations.
- High level verbal and written communication skills.
- High level interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Further information may be obtained from People Services on 9257 9856.
Hours of Work
There is the requirement to be available to work flexible hours including evening and weekends.
Hours of work vary to accommodate bookings and progamming.
About the Benefits
This is an opportunity to work with an experienced team who are enthusiastically promoting theatre opportunities to the local community.
This position offers a salary of $42.61 per hour including casual loading plus 9.5% superannuation.
How to Apply
To be considered for the position your application will consist of a covering letter providing details of your skills, knowledge and experience as outlined in the Position Description, and an updated resume.
Your application and other supporting documents can be submitted electronically attaching a maximum of two separate documents.
https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/council/careers/career-opportunities
Applications close 5.00 pm Monday 10 May 2021.
The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time and candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
