Cornish College is seeking a talented and experienced Performing Arts Technician to join our team. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for supporting the technical and production needs of our vibrant performing arts program.
What you’ll be doing
- Liaise with Performing Arts teachers as to the requirements for a given day/week
- Be familiar with the Performing Arts calendar and assist performing arts teachers with event logistics, such as moving, setting up and preparing equipment in collaboration with the AV Technician
- Maintaining a Performing Arts inventory (musical instruments, costumes etc)
- Manage instrument repairs and maintenance
- Manage costume cupboard order and maintenance
- Assisting in the maintaining of all Performing Arts areas, both aesthetically and functionally
- Archiving Performing Arts materials
- Music ordering and processing through the Finance Department
- Maintenance requests
- Manage purchasing of educational resources and maintaining stock levels (reeds, strings, etc)
- Other tasks as required
- Assisting with collation of Performing Arts materials such as posters, programs, videos and booklets
What we are looking for
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Ability to exhibit multi-tasking and work both independently and as a team member
- Proficient ICT skills including Adobe Final Cut Pro would be advantageous
- Ability to manage the physical aspects of the role including loading and unloading sound, set and lighting equipment
- The flexibility to deal with the unexpected
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, and an ability to be able to effectively communicate with students, parents, teachers, external agencies and support structures.
- Demonstrated experience working within a school environment would be advantageous
- Demonstrated understanding of PA and lighting systems would be advantageous
- With all these tasks it is the expectation of the College that staff will work collaboratively to share responsibilities as evenly as possible.
- Current Working with Children Check for Employment purposes
- Current Police Check will be required on employment
What we offer
At Cornish College, we are committed to providing a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, and the chance to be part of a vibrant and creative community.
Apply now for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Cornish College.
To Apply for this Position
For further details on how to apply, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the position description for on our website: https://www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au/about-cornish/employment/
To apply for this position, please write a letter to the Principal, Nicola Forrest, outlining your interest in this position and giving us an insight into who you are.
Accompanying your letter should be your resume including contact information for three confidential referees and your personal response to the Position Description (preferably as one combined PDF file).
Advice to Applicants
In your cover letter please outline your qualifications and your main areas of expertise. We’d like to get to know you a little through your letter.
Your response to the Position Description should focus on the following:
- Your experience in a similar role in Performing Arts
- Your experience with working in teams
- Any other information demonstrating your suitability to working in this role at Cornish College
To submit your application, please ensure you complete the Application for Employment by 9.00am on Wednesday 6 November 2024.
For additional information, please email:
Willeka Cox
Human Resources Manager
employment@cornishcollege.vic.edu.au
