Role: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Department: OPERATIONS
Reports to: PRODUCTION MANAGER
PURPOSE
The Production Team is a high performing support unit within the Operations department, who are committed to working together to deliver all SSO concerts and events to a standard of excellence. The Production Assistant role is a casual role within the Production Team.
The Production Assistant supports the Production team in undertaking all staging and production requirements for SSO rehearsals, concerts and other activities. The Production Assistant undertakes tasks associated with the day to day handling of SSO-owned instrument and equipment assets and ensures a safe working environment for performers and staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with freight movements of SSO equipment, instruments and wardrobe.
- Set, change and strike the stage for the Orchestra.
- Assist venue technical and recording crews to implement all lighting, sound and audio-visual requirements for SSO activity.
- Assist with the set-up of sound monitoring equipment on stage.
- Assist with the collection and distribution of music folders.
- Observe Work Health and Safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
- Adhering to safety solutions provided
- Using equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Using safety and personal protective equipment when required and/or provided
- Participating in discussions on safety implementations as they arise
- Immediately reporting any hazards or unsafe work practices to the most senior member of the Production Team present at the time
- Assist with ensuring secure storage of the orchestra’s equipment, instruments and wardrobe
- Attend Production Team and other meetings if required and action any items arising from these meetings as directed
- The Production Assistant may be allocated other duties as required and within the scope of their skill, competence and training.
HOURS
The Production Assistant often works on weekends, evenings, and mornings, sometimes outside ordinary working hours of 7am to midnight on Monday-Saturday. The Production Assistant works as part of a team but may also be assigned to work unaccompanied.
LOCATION
Locations of work include the Lilyfield storage facility, Sydney Symphony Orchestra rehearsal and concert venues, and The Rocks Administration Office.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Ability to learn stage set up in professional classical and commercial productions
- Ability to learn asset management including appropriate storage and handling of musical instruments and technical equipment
- Ability to learn responsibility for workplace health and safety systems in professional orchestral productions
- Capacity for manual handling
- Ability to work equally well in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to work well with creative personnel
- Ability to work under time pressure
- Excellent personal presentation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Knowledge of and interest in orchestral music
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Office
- Current NSW Driver Licence
DEVELOPMENT
- Acquire and extend skills in staging and delivery of Orchestral productions
- Acquire and develop team-building and personal negotiation skills
ELIGIBILITY
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer; the right to work in Australia; subject to a possible Police Check.
To apply for this job please send a CV and cover letter to recruitment@sydneysymphony.com
