Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world-renowned alongside the emerging, local and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production. Through the warmth and expertise of our staff, we have become a trusted curator, presenter and host; a place to come together to relax, reflect, share stories and celebrate.
An exceptional opportunity currently exists for two experienced and motivated individuals to join our Production Services team in the full-time term role of Senior Technician – Lighting. There are two positions available: a full-time 12-month term appointment and a full-time 2-year term appointment.
In this important leadership role, you will be responsible for supervising and driving staff to provide professional, client-focused and cost-efficient services to Venue Hirers and internal Business Units.
Reporting to the Manager – Lighting and Electrical Services, this position requires a high-calibre individual who is suitably experienced and qualified in theatre/entertainment lighting.
Customer service is of paramount importance to this role and requires the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a flexible, open-minded approach to change in high-pressure situations. Experience in leading and motivating teams in a dynamic live theatre environment with a hands-on approach is also essential.
To be successful for the role, you will have demonstrated ability to interpret stage lighting designs, technical requirements and specifications; and to install, operate and maintain lighting and electrical systems and equipment used in a live theatre environment. In addition, the ability to find, analyse and rectify faults under pressure and within tight time frames is essential; as is experience in programming and operating ETC EOS lighting consoles, including moving light rigs. A familiarity with grandMA consoles would also be well regarded.
Hours of work will be thirty-eight (38) hours per week and 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 hirers’ schedules. Depending on business activity, you may be required to work more than thirty-eight (38) hours per week, however, approved penalty and overtime rates are applicable.
HOW TO APPLY
The application pack, including the position description and details on how to apply, can be found at www.qpac.com.au/careers/jobs. For any queries, please contact the People and Safety Unit on (07) 3840 7915.
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 27 January 2022 at 9:00am.
Please note, interviews for this role will take place via a Teams video call.
Apply directly via QPAC’s website at https://www.qpac.com.au/careers/jobs
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
