Established in 1973, Adelaide Festival Centre (AFC) is South Australia’s principal performing arts venue and a leading Asia Pacific cultural centre. AFC produces a bold, exciting and extensive program of festivals, events and performances all year round, to inspire educate and entertain audiences from a variety of ages and cultures. AFC prides itself on providing constant support, development and maintaining a positive work environment for all employees whilst upholding exceptional customer service to external organisations and patrons, as the home of performing arts in South Australia.
About the vacancy
As we continue to deliver a strong program in 2022, Adelaide Festival Centre is looking for technical theatre professionals to join its Sound Department.
Reporting to the Head of Department – Sound, these positions require technicians to set up and operate sound equipment, while supporting performances to the highest possible standard. The role includes live performance operation for front of house and monitors. A good knowledge of radio microphone programming with spectrum management, stage talkback setups and programming, some basic video highly desired.
If you are a dedicated sound technician with a passion for the performing arts and looking for a career in sound, then one of these opportunities could be for you!
The successful applicants will have:
- Successfully completed, working towards or have the ability to obtain RPL status for Cert IV in entertainment or relevant qualification;
- Working knowledge of Digital Consoles;
- Experience in sound in a live performance and/or theatrical environment
- Experience in an arts/entertainment environment;
- Ability to work in a team environment. Work cooperatively with other staff, supervisors/managers and touring organisations
- A sound understanding of the entertainment industry, its terminology, traditions & protocols;
- Hold current certificates for Elevated Work Platform;
- Possess relevant computer literacy skills, in particular Microsoft Office products
Benefits and Culture
Adelaide Festival Centre offers a range of benefits to its employees including salary packaging and staff price tickets to shows, festivals and productions.
Adelaide Festival Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. First Nations people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The public sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible.
If you believe this job is suited to you, don’t miss this opportunity to apply!
Applications
All applications will be treated in strict confidence and must include a cover letter stating your potential contribution to this role, the relevant skills and experience you can offer Adelaide Festival Centre, together with a current resume identifying relevant career, personal and educational achievements.
For more information about Adelaide Festival Centre and a copy of the position description, please visit the ‘employment page’ on our website: www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
Enquires can be directed to Jane Rossetto, Head of Department – Sound at Jane.Rossetto@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
Please submit all applications via SEEK by 4:00pm Friday 11 November 2022
