The Role
The Staging Manager is responsible for providing leadership to the company’s Staging Department. The Staging Manager has responsibility for the realisation of all the staging, rigging and automation elements of a production and ensures the most effective utilisation of people and resources within the agreed budget, schedule and parameters.
The role will lead the Staging Department’s resourcing and day to day operations of all staging requirements at STC. The role will assist the Head of Technical Operations in the best use of resources and in forecasting production budgets and staffing requirements. The role will create and maintain a high level of teamwork and co-operation within the department and across production teams.
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.
For a full copy of the Sydney Theatre Company’s Cultural Representation Pledge, please visit our website: https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/about/stc-commitments/cultural-representation-pledge
Hours of Work
This position is for an initial two-year fixed term.
The usual hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. However, the job requires a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, and weekends.
The position is based at The Wharf 4/5 & the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Walsh Bay.
Salary and Entitlements
Salary will be discussed at interview
4 weeks annual leave
10.5% Superannuation
Complimentary tickets to STC productions (subject to availability)
Application
In order to make your application for this position, please forward your resume and a cover letter briefly demonstrating how your experience is applicable to the listed Selection Criteria as outlined below to recruitment@sydneytheatre.com.au
Please note that applications will not be considered if they do not address the Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
Minimum of Seven years relevant experience, preferably within a producing theatre company.
Bachelor degree or equivalent industry training.
Extensive demonstrated experience in Staging Systems and technology including automation.
Excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to lead teams and manage people.
Excellent project management skills with a logical and analytical approach to planning and the allocation of resources.
Advanced Rigging qualification.
Demonstrated superior communication and liaison skills.
An appreciation for the theatrical art form, especially in an Australian context.
A high level of understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and procedures as related to the theatre and entertainment industries with proven experience of implementing these requirements in a sympathetic manner.
Thorough understanding of the Sydney theatre Companies current Theatrical Certified Agreement and how it relates to Live Performance Award.
Job Description available HERE
Please forward your application to: recruitment@sydneytheatre.com.au by 9am Monday 22nd March 2021.
