This role works as part of a team to deliver the highest quality Production Support services. This position is a multi-skilled theatre technician focused on supporting the different theatre disciplines including staging, lighting, sound/AV and record and broadcast, whilst delivering small-scale events in their own right. It provides first-level operational support and advice for various theatre systems. This position is the first responder for all reactive maintenance requirements for Performing Arts technical assets and will be required on occasions to assist the Technology team with proactive maintenance requirements. It provides exceptional customer service across the entire business by working on projects, supporting events, managing technical equipment and assisting with maintenance. This role upholds relevant technical and WHS standards and contributes to the ongoing development of WHS awareness at the Opera House. It also contributes to the management, development, care and security of technical equipment at the Opera House and assists in the development of skills and standards within the Performing Arts portfolio to meet presenter and SOH expectations.
Further more detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Comprehensive skills and experience (minimum 3 years) in several professional production services disciplines including staging, lighting, sound, AV, communications and broadcast.
- Ability to perform key Production Support duties, including incident response, customer service, and being an interdisciplinary technician on duty, to the highest standard.
- Good working knowledge of communications and signal transport systems, including two-way radios; paging and cue light systems; audio and video switchers, routers, and matrices; wired and wireless intercoms; and IP networks.
- Ability to interpret and create relevant event documents and implement Production Support requirements.
- Ability to lead small teams to execute an effective and efficient outcome.
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights.
- Ability and commitment to work on a rotating ad hoc shift basis.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within teams and across disciplines to meet event requirements.
- Good communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to abide by Opera House policies, particularly WHS procedures including manual handling techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of computer-related technology.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are asked to include an up to date resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your relevant skills and experience and how they relate to the requirements and capabilities for the role. Applicants are also asked to address their suitability in a covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the following two targeted questions:
1. Can you tell us about the last show/venue you went to or worked on? Please explain the kind of technology you were using, how well you used it and what you thought of the technical production generally. Anything you would’ve added, changed or done differently?
2. In this role you will have to establish a relationship and work with a variety of people from many different departments. What skills and experience (from either you professional or personal life) do you have in this area?
Applicants MUST create a profile and submit their application electronically for this position at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/. Only applicants who apply online will be considered for this position. Please contact the Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679 should you have any technical enquiries. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing or temporary roles of the same standard that may become available over the next twelve months.
Sydney Opera House welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability.
To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment .
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Job Status: Casual
Position No: SOH1326
Salary: Base rate of $35.45/hour plus casual loading of 23.3%, scaled penalty of 12.25% and 9.5% superannuation
Applications Close: 27/08/2018
Enquiries: Jo Nisbet, recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
