Job No.: 654862
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $78,255 – $89,888 pa HEW 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas – and the people who discover them
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone’s contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
The Opportunity
Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Production Officer to join our dynamic team. As a critical member of our technical team, you will be responsible for providing expert technical assistance and advice to clients utilising MPAC’s venues, ensuring eventsare delivered to the highest standards and in a safe and efficient manner.
Leading event teams, supervising and training our technical staff, and managing clients within our venues will be central to your role. Your expertise in technical theatre operations, including lighting, audio, vision, and stage mechanics, will be put to use as you attend production meetings and collaborate with our clients during the planning stages of events.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need extensive experience within the performing arts industry, along with a high level of knowledge and understanding in at least one technical theatre discipline. Moreover, a strong commitment to excellent customer service, outstanding communication skills, and a track record of successful production management will be essential.
Your ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, both within the University and externally, will be crucial. Additionally, your strong leadership skills and experience in enforcing OH&S practices in public venues will ensure the safety and success of our events. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and are ready to contribute your technical expertise to the arts community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at MPAC.
Strong knowledge of and extensive experience in theatrical stage mechanics (fly systems) and/or lighting systems will be an advantage.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.
At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to ‘How to apply for Monash Jobs‘.
Enquiries
Mr Matthew King, Technical Manager, Monash University Performing Arts Centres, +61 3 9905 1689
Position Description
Senior Technical Production Officer
Closing Date
Thursday 9 November 2023, 11:55pm AEDT
