Stage Manager

The Sydney Theatre Company (STC) is looking for a Stage Manager to work on an upcoming production and is required to have experience working on large scale performances, including skills in calling a show. Please note that the production will be touring interstate.

Hours of Work

The nature of working on a production requires flexibility and will include evening and weekend hours. Overtime will be paid in accordance with the STC Enterprise Agreement 2020-2022

The position is for a fixed term from the 14th March to the 7th August 2022.

Salary and Entitlements

·         The role is classified as a level 7 as defined by the Sydney Theatre Company Enterprise Agreement 2020-2022

·         11% superannuation

·         5 weeks annual leave pro rata

·         Complimentary tickets to all STC productions, pending availability

Vaccination Policy

Please note the Sydney Theatre Company currently requires all staff, contractors, and visitors to our workspaces and venues to be fully vaccinated.

Application

In order to make your application for this position, please forward your resume and a cover letter to recruitment@sydneytheatre.com.au 

Key Capabilities and competencies

• Minimum of seven years relevant industry experience, preferably within a producing theatre company.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a creative approach to problem solving.
• Excellent management skills with a logical and analytical approach to planning and the allocation of resources.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and positive under pressure.
• A natural collaborator who enjoys working as part of a team.
• A keen interest in the performing arts and an appreciation of theatre, especially in an Australian context.
• Extensive knowledge of theatre practices, terminology, etiquette and theatre craft.
• Good knowledge of theatrical costume and props.
• An understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and procedures as related to the theatre and entertainment industries.
• Experience of touring productions either domestically or internationally.

Applications close 9am Friday 28th January 2022. 

Should you have any queries regarding this role, please contact Sarah Smith (Acting Head of Stage Management) at ssmith@sydneytheatre.com.au

For a copy of the complete Job Pack including the full Position Description, please visit our website:

https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/about/careers

Please forward your application to recruitment@sydneytheatre.com.au

* Must be Australian resident or hold current, appropriate working visa 

The Sydney Theatre Company encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, mature age workers, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTI+) people.