Senior Lighting Technician

• World-class performing arts venue
• $42,558 per annum plus super, approved overtime and penalty rates
• Full-time and Part-time Appointments

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is renowned for its presentation and management of performing arts productions, producing and staging special events and festivals, and for involvement as an entrepreneur with major touring productions. 

QPAC currently has two opportunities available for highly motivated individuals to join the Lighting Unit in the position of Senior Technician – Lighting. To meet the requirements of our valued clients, we are seeking to appoint the following:

• 1 x Full-time 2 year term appointment
  $42,558 per annum plus super, approved overtime and
• 1 x Part-time 2 year term appointment (minimum 16 hours per week)
  $42,558 per annum plus super (pro rata)

These important leadership roles will be responsible for supervising and engaging staff to provide professional client focused and cost efficient services to Venue Hirers and other QPAC Units. These positions require high calibre individuals who are suitably experienced and qualified in theatre lighting. Customer service is of paramount importance to these roles, as is experience in leading and motivating teams in a dynamic live theatre environment.

The hours of work will be primarily theatre based with some maintenance and office work. Availability will be required for day, evening and weekend hours and for extended periods to service hirer’s schedules.

Ordinary hours worked for part time employees shall be as rostered with a minimum of sixteen (16) hours per week, with the capacity to increase hours to less than 38 hours per week. Depending on business activity, you may be required to work more than 38 hours per week however approved penalty and overtime rates are applicable.

Applications, including the position description and details on addressing the required questionnaire can be found at http://www.qpac.com.au/careers/working_at_qpac/ or by contacting Human Resources on (07) 3840 7425 or (07) 3842 9731.

Please indicate on your application whether you are seeking to be appointed on a full-time or part-time capacity.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 9 August 2010.

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer.