Senior Lighting Technician, QPAC

• Full time position

• $39, 009 per annum + super

An exceptional opportunity currently exists for an experienced and motivated individual to join QPAC in the full time permanent role of Senior Technician – Lighting.

You will be responsible for supervising and leading Lighting Department functions to provide hands-on professional, client focused services to venue hirers and other QPAC Units. Key functions of the position include supervising and leading large teams of lighting technicians in multiple performance venues, operating and maintaining lighting control systems in a live theatre environment and staff rostering.

This position requires a high calibre individual who is suitably experienced and qualified in theatre lighting with experience leading and motivating large numbers of employees. Customer service is of paramount importance to this role, as is the ability to interpret stage lighting designs and set up and operate stage lighting equipment in a high-pressure 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.

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

Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 19 March 2009.

Applications may remain current for a period of up to six months after the closing date.

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted: March 9th 2009