The Production Stage Manager, under the supervision of the Head of Production, oversees all stage management requirements for Queensland Ballet productions and ensures a consistently excellent and safe standard from studio to stage. This valuable member oversees and maintains the core documentation and communication systems and processes to ensure the Production Department operates effectively and efficiently.
# The position requires some inter, intra-state travel, international travel.
REPORTING
The Production Stage Manager reports to the Head of Production. This role supervises a team of casual employees and contractors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Stage Management:
· Act as Stage Manager for Queensland Ballet productions staged in QPAC or other venues as required.
· Cost, organise and manage the Stage Management team for each Queensland Ballet season, tour and any other events in consultation with the Head of Production.
· Manage, cost and organise any rehearsal or show props or furniture required for new or remount productions including supplying substitute rehearsal elements as required.
· Maintain a complete inventory of all prop, furniture and other Production assets of Queensland Ballet.
· Manage the rehearsal requirements of each production, tour and other events including mark up, props, furniture, music, and video.
· Maintain a complete Stage Management archive of each Queensland Ballet production, tour or major event including, but not limited to, prompt copy, documentation, plots and photos.
· Travel and act as Stage Manager for Queensland Ballet touring productions regionally, nationally and internationally as required.
· Ensure contracted stage management staff perform to the highest possible standard by providing mentorship and support.
· Drive innovation and improvement in Stage Management processes and practices.
· With other Production Staff, facilitate effective and cooperative work relations within the department and between the department staff and the rest of the Company.
· Lead the development and implementation of Stage Management department Work, Health and Safety policy, procedures and practices.
· Advise the Head of Production and other Production Staff to ensure the appropriate risk management processes and Work Health and Safety procedures are created and applied to each production and Stage Management department activity.
Planning, Production Operation, Administration:
· Work collaboratively with peers and cross departmental stakeholders to maximise staff, resources, and opportunities to ensure the smooth planning and delivery of all Queensland Ballet productions and touring programs.
· Maintain production petty cash and associated documentation, including the reconciliation of all show related expenses.
· Apply knowledge of, interpret and adhere to relevant industrial awards and legislation, including the Live Performance Award, Performer’s Certified Agreement and relevant WHS legislation and policies.
· Manage the pre-production planning and preparation through to execution of each Queensland Ballet production to ensure the safe installation, operation and maintenance of relevant Production related assets of Queensland Ballet and maintain associated records.
· Manage the maintenance and upkeep of production digital content including archival performance recording -Vimeo.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position in a performing arts organisation; demonstrated understanding of stage managmenet for ballet; demosntrated ability to call performances from score and recorded music.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of all technical aspects of professional theatre production, including planning, negotiating, and managing production processes, lighting requirements, set and costume builds and negotiation with creative teams.
3. Working knowledge of relevant industrial awards and legislation, including the Live Performance Award, Performer’s Certified Agreement and relevant WHS legislation and policies.
4. Proven experience working as part of and managing a small team in a fast moving, creative environment, whilst instilling a high-performance and supportive culture.
5. A proactive, collaborative mindset and demonstrated capacity to work independently, combined with an eye for detail and the ability to see the big picture.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The following will be used to assess the employee’s performance in the role at performance appraisals:
1. Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork in the delivery of production requirements across all Queensland Ballet sites.
2. Effective budget management, high level reporting quality and adherence to deadlines.
3. Comprehensive production documentation and record management, including professional delivery of production elements required across TDC and Production Arts Centre, extending to events and activations.
ABOUT QUEENSLAND BALLET
Queensland Ballet is a vibrant, creative company which connects people and dance across Queensland. We offer a program of world-class productions of the best classical ballets and inspired contemporary dance works. The Company engages renowned choreographers and designers from around the world and nurtures emerging local talent by presenting exciting new works in an intimate studio series. With a culture of creativity and collaboration, complemented by an active program of engagement with our communities, Queensland Ballet has become the central hub for dance in the State. Our dancers are acclaimed for the technical excellence and versatility, and our annual program offers diversity in style, audience focus and geographic reach, with up to 100 performances in Brisbane and tours to regional Queensland.
When we open our doors, we welcome home all in our community. Our three homes form the foundations of our Artistic, Academy and Community pillars. We have designed each home with people at heart.
Thomas Dixon Centre — our headquarters and home to our artists and arts workers. The facilities at Queensland Ballet’s home in Thomas Dixon Centre in Brisbane’s West End allow the Company to offer a full range of training and community access programs, including public dance classes. The TDC Studio Theatre is a 356-seat venue with full stage and backstage areas.
Queensland Ballet Academy — home to our arts students and teachers. We are committed to providing a pathway for young talent through the Queensland Ballet Academy. Queensland Ballet is dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence, dance education and innovative presentation of classical repertoire.
The Roy and Nola Thompson Production Centre — will be home to our arts makers. With bold and confident ambitions for the future, we proudly build upon the legacy of many creative and gifted artists who have been part of the Company’s rich history since 1960 as we continue to create magic and enrich lives with the development of Queensland Ballet’s Production Centre.
OUR VALUES AND PRINCIPLES OF COMMITMENT
With bold intentions to be unconstrained we will create magic and enrich lives by delivering across four core pillars: Artistic, Academy, Arts for All and Cultural Spaces.
Influenced by five core values and our principles of commitment, all that we do and all that we will remain true to the four core pillars.
1. Brilliance: We are world class in all that we do – we inspire excellence on stage, in studio, in business and in community.
2. Creativity: We are creative in every endeavour – we nurture our artform, artists, students and arts workers by exploring possibilities and responding to opportunities with agility.
3. Passion: With Queensland in our hearts – we celebrate our diversity, our heritage and our love of the artform through heartfelt connections.
4. Wellbeing: We promote wellness across society – we pledge to make a positive impact across all dimensions of wellbeing; social, cultural, emotional, physical, environmental and intellectual.
5. Integrity: We commit to Sustainable practice – we foster a culture of ethical behaviour that is anchored in community, integrity and legacy.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Recreation Leave 20 working days per year (pro-rata)
Personal/Carer’s Leave Ten working days per year (pro-rata)
Probationary Period Six months from commencement.
Hours of Work Nominally 38 hours per week Monday to Friday but the appointee may be required to be available to work other hours and on weekends as required.
Salary Salary will be negotiated with preferred candidate. Superannuation is paid into the superannuation fund of your choice, currently at the rate of 10.5%.
Benefits
Queensland Ballet provides a supportive and collaborative team environment combined with the opportunity to play an integral role in a dynamic and progressive organisation that is paving the way for the future of Ballet in Queensland. Our employees have access to weekly dance classes and various other health and well-being initiatives.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position please forward a covering letter, current resume and a short statement addressing each selection criteria via email to joinus@queenslandballet.com.au.
Please note that referees will be sought from candidates following the interview process. Applications close 10am, Sunday 28 May 2023.
For further information or for a confidential discussion please contact Human Resources on (07) 3013 6666. We respectfully advise that no agency applications will be considered at this time.
Queensland Ballet acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and perform. Long before we performed on this land, it played host to the dance expression of our First Peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging – and acknowledge the valuable contribution they have made and continue to make to the cultural landscape of this country.
To reflect the diversity of the communities and people with whom we engage, we seek to hire a workforce that is both representative and diverse. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility, and flexibility, we are committed to supporting you in your career with Queensland Ballet.
Queensland Ballet is committed to providing an inclusive and child safe environment that is free from Workplace Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Certain roles may require that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.
