Casual opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join our Arts and Culture team on a casual basis as a Supervising Technician experienced in Lighting. You will be required to provide technical services to all users of the stage and function rooms as needed.
$46.47 per hour (including 25% casual loading), plus super
As a valued member of our Arts and Culture team, you will be responsible for providing effective technical services to internal and external users of the stage and function rooms at Council venues.
Duties
Supervise all aspects of the venue operations and processes to satisfy and meet the needs of all users
Assist the Coordinator Cultural Facilities in planning and staging events
Organise equipment according to clients requirements
Contribute to the monitoring of venue functionality, furniture and fittings to ensure safety and security, and carry out minor maintenance as assessed by the Coordinator Cultural Facilities
Ensure effective set-up and pack-up of venue equipment, furniture and staging items according to events’ and hirers’ needs.
Skills and Experience
Knowledge and/or experience of the technical requirements and operational safety procedures of a performing arts venue and the ability to provide excellent technical support to groups and individuals (essential)
To be a proficient and creative lighting board operator with knowledge of operating mixing and lighting consoles (essential)
A sound knowledge of emergency procedures, evacuation principles and safety issues (essential)
A current working knowledge of the mechanics and operation of an electronic winch flying system as well as a comprehensive understanding of a counterweight flying system (essential)
Qualifications and Other Requirements
A venue technical training certificate from an accredited organisation or equivalent technical experience in a professional venue environment (essential)
A good level of physical fitness to perform manual handling tasks required in function/meeting/performance supervision settings (desirable).
First Aid Level 2 certificate and Warden training (essential)
Employment Requirements
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment Medical Check, apply for a Working with Children Check and complete a National Criminal History Check.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:59pm Wednesday, 18 September 2019. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. No calls or applications from agencies please.
For any further information please refer to the position description, or contact Miriam Paul on (03) 9835 7882.
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