- Sydney Based
- Full Time
Bell Shakespeare is Australia’s national touring Shakespeare Company. We are seeking a Sydney-based Production Assistant with industry experience to join the company’s production team at one of the most exciting times in its history. Having just taken up residence in our new, purpose-built premises at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct our premises straddles four levels of Pier 2/3 with two studios, workshop and wardrobe facilities, office and administration.
The Production Assistant will report to the Head of Production and, with the Production Manager, also work with the broader members of the Operations team in the support and delivery of Bell Shakespeare’s productions and programs in a range of venues.
This is an opportunity to join Bell Shakespeare in an entry-level position at a time of considerable expansion and change, and an appetite to proactively support the establishment of our new premises in the role of Production Assistant will be highly regarded.
About you:
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, working closely with creative teams, as well as maintaining accurate records and documentation within the production environment.
To be considered as a successful applicant we require:
Essential criteria
- Sydney Based Employee
- Must hold a current drivers licence
- Proven ability to manage projects and prioritise competing demands
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in theatre production techniques
- Ability to interpret technical drawings
- Proven ability to work in a team environment whilst also being able to work autonomously
- Flexible Attitude to duties and responsibilities
- High level computer skills, particularly using spreadsheets and work processing software.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent research, analytical and communication skills
- Ability to keep detailed written and electronic records
- Be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency
Desirable skills
- At least two years’ experience in mid to large-scale live theatrical productions.
- 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.
- Understanding of coordinating Set and Prop Construction and an understanding of construction processes
- Experience in using tools and machinery
- Tertiary qualification in arts, arts management and/or theatre technical and production fields desirable but not essential
- 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 Rigger’s certification
- Tertiary Qualifications in arts, arts management and/or theatre technical and production fields desirable but not essential
Application:
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter for the attention of Benjamin Howlett, Head of Production to hr@bellshakespeare.com.au. Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 3rd August.
Download the position description here.
Bell Shakespeare is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse staff. In line with this commitment, we will prioritise applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, mature age workers, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ people. We believe that Shakespeare is for all.
