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 an experienced and highly motivated professional to join QPAC in the full-time term role of Senior Technician – Staging.
Reporting to the Manager – Staging, you will be responsible for supervising and leading the Staging Unit functions to provide hands-on professional, client-focused services to QPAC venue hirers and internal business units. Key functions of the position include supervising and leading large teams of staging technicians in multiple performance venues and installing and maintaining staging equipment, flying systems and rigging in a live theatre/orchestral environment.
This position requires a high calibre individual who is suitably experienced and qualified in theatre staging with experience in leading and motivating large numbers of employees. Customer service is of paramount importance to this role, as is the ability to interpret stage designs, technical requirements and specifications.
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 hirers’ schedules.
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 enquiries regarding the position, please contact the People and Safety Unit on (07) 3840 7425.
The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday, 5 July 2021.
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
