bellBell 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 support the Production Manager, Technical Supervisor and production crew in a range of venues with the possibility of interstate travel to provide operational support. The successful applicant will be an active participant in the pre-production planning, rehearsal activity, bump in, season support, bump outs and facility maintenance. This includes co-ordination and delivery of production related resources, researching and sourcing equipment, manual labour support and equipment transfers as well as maintaining accurate records and documentation within the production environment.

Essential criteria

  • A current drivers 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 and 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 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 commences on Monday 23rd May 2016 and runs for a nine week term. Given the impending start date for the commencement of this contract flexibility may be offered to suitable candidates. Applications must be received by Friday 6th May 2016.

If you are interested in the role please send your CV and a few words on why you would like to join the team and what skills you can bring to support the production department to;

Daniel Murtagh
Production Manager
danielm@bellshakespeare.com.au