Opening in 1837, Hobart’s Theatre Royal has been the home of contemporary theatre in Tasmania for more than 180 years and is Australia’s oldest working theatre. This 700-seat heritage treasure occupies an important place in the hearts of Tasmanians and many visitors to Hobart.
Since 2020, the Theatre Royal has also occupied the Hedberg, a new state-of-the-art facility shared with the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music. Three levels of foyers and bars, and a new 285-seat Studio Theatre, have brought new life to the organisation, and new opportunities to engage our audiences.
Position overview
The Senior Technician is responsible for the successful delivery of key projects and programs that are part of the Theatre Royal’s annual season, and facilitating the technical requirements of externally produced shows. The position participates in the following core streams of activity:
- Leads teams during bump-in, performances and bump-out
- Co-ordinates the maintenance of the Theatre Royal spaces
- Provides input into Workplace Health and Safety
We are looking for a Senior Technician with:
- A comprehensive knowledge and recent experience in all aspects of technical productions for the delivery of shows in a venue.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a production team.
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting lighting designs / plans and proven ability to install and program lighting rigs.
- Demonstrated experience in the planning, installation and operating of audio-visual systems and digital spaces.
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting set designs / plans and proven ability to install.
- A sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements in a production environment and ability to produce WHS documentation, including Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements.
Diversity and inclusion
The Theatre Royal is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) people.
COVID-19 Vaccination?requirement??
To minimise the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace and protect our staff, patrons and visitors,?the Theatre Royal currently requires that all employees who are able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine are fully vaccinated.
To Apply
Download a position description from our web site: https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/about/careers
Applications should include:
1. A cover letter (addressed to Nick Toll)
2. A statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages)
3. A current CV with two referees who can comment on your competency with regard to the selection criteria (no more than 3 pages)
Please combine into one pdf document and email to workwithus@theatreroyal.com.au by 5pm on Thursday 27 January 2022.
For enquiries about the role, please contact Theatre Royal Operations Manager Nick Toll at nick@theatreroyal,com.au?or 03 6146 3313.
