Job no: 0056447
Location: Parkville
Role type: Casual
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 4.1 – Hourly rate of $46.20 plus 10.5% Superannuation
The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wuurang people. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.
About Student And Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services (SASS) provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
About The Role
As the Senior Theatre Technician, you will liaise with licencees/presenters of in-scope venues, creatives, Visitor Services, other stakeholders and be responsible for the supervision of casual technical staff ensuring the safe and efficient bump-in, technical operations and bump-out of client performances and events.
In a typical week at work, you may:
- Liaise and work closely with the Production and Technical Services Coordinator to ensure all users/presenter requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner
- Coordinate general day to day venue operations and/or work within a particular technical role (i.e.: Lighting, Sound, Staging/Mechanist) according to individual training and expertise and event/performance requirements, whilst maintaining the highest standards
- Coordinate other casual technical staff during the bump in and bump out of shows and events, ensuring venue is reset and ready for next user
About You
You will have excellent interpersonal communication skills, paired with the ability to work competently within a fast-paced, busy environment in conditions such as noise, heights and dark/dim/absence of lighting. You will also have the ability to undertake manual handling of heavy items and equipment and a proven ability to work effectively within a team. In addition, you will have flexible availability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ideally, you will further have:
- Qualifications in a relevant discipline, minimum 3 years’ experience ideally in the area of performing arts or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
- Working knowledge of and experience in preparing, setting up, testing and operating professional staging, sound, vision and lighting equipment within a live production and events environment according to training and expertise
- Experience in the basic repair and maintenance of production equipment
- Knowledge of safe work practices associated with Performing Arts venues including emergency management procedures and manual handling of potential heavy items associated with setup and pack down of events
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
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About The University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.
Be Yourself
At UoM, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages with disabilities and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/
The University of Melbourne is required to comply with applicable health guidance and directions issued from the Victoria Health Minister. The University of Melbourne requires all University of Melbourne employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption order applies. All applicants therefore must meet this requirement when submitting an application.
Applications close: 1 AUGUST 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
