Sydney Based
Fixed Term Contract
Bell Shakespeare is seeking 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 Head of Production in addition to the broader members of the production team 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
- One year industry experience
- Knowledge of theatre production techniques
- Ability to create basic 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 basic technical systems
- Experience in coordinating set and prop construction and an understanding of construction processes and timelines
- Experience in using tools and machinery
- Forklift licence
- Dogging and/or Riggers certification
- Tertiary Qualifications in arts, arts management and/or theatre technical and production fields desirable but not essential
The position will commence on or before Monday the 19th November 2018 and runs for a four month term, concluding mid March 2019 with the possibility of a second seasonal contract from mid May to mid September.
If you are interested in the role please send through your CV and a cover letter for the attention of:
Daniel Murtagh
Head of Production
hr@bellshakespeare.com.au
Applications will close on Wednesday the 7th November 2018.
