Bell Shakespeare is looking for a Sydney based Production Assistant with industry experience to join the Production team for an upcoming seasonal contract. The Production Assistant is responsible for providing production support in the planning and delivery of the Company’s activities, specifically providing support to the Company’s stage productions, installations, functions and events.
The role will primarily support the Production Manager in addition to the Technical Supervisor and production staff members in the operational support and delivery of Bell Shakespeare’s productions and programs in a range of venues. The successful applicant will be an active participant in pre-production planning, rehearsal activity, bump in, season support, bump out and facility maintenance. This includes co-ordination and delivery of production related resources, researching and sourcing equipment, labour support and equipment transfers as well as maintaining accurate records and documentation within the production environment.
Essential criteria
- Must hold a current driver’s license
- Be a Sydney based employee
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in theatre production techniques
- Ability to interpret technical drawings
- Proven ability to work in team environments whilst also able to work autonomously
- Be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency
- Flexible attitude to duties, responsibilities and working hours within the skill set of the position
- High level computer skills, particularly using spreadsheets and word processing software
- An understanding of the artistic process together with the ability to work with creative teams to realise their vision
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent, research, analytical and communication skills
- Ability to keep detailed written and electronic records
Desirable skills
- A minimum of one year industry experience
- A solid knowledge of theatre production techniques
- Ability to create technical drawings including the use of CAD software
- Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety requirements in a production environment and prior experience producing WHS documentation including Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements
- Experience in the planning, installation and operation of audio and audio visual systems
- Experience in coordinating set and prop construction and an understanding of construction processes and timelines
- Tertiary Qualifications in arts, arts management and/or theatre technical and production fields desirable
The position will commence on Monday the 15th January and runs for an 8 month term, concluding mid September.
If you are interested in the role please send your CV and a few words about yourself and why you would like to join the Bell Shakespeare team to:
Daniel Murtagh
Production Manager
hr@bellshakespeare.com.au
Applications will close on Wednesday the 15th November 2017.
