This position provides leadership & technical expertise to lead, train and supervise the lighting crews in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne’s venues and performance spaces.
The Supervisor, Lighting is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery by overseeing lighting crews for pre-production, rigging, rehearsals, performances, recording and de-rigging of events in line with the presenters’ budgeted schedules.
Full-Time ongoing position. Band 3.2 $80,401 plus superannuation.
Your Skills and Experience
- Possess a relevant Diploma or higher at a recognised institution or equivalent experience working within the entertainment industry
- Basic or Intermediate Riggers licence, Fire Emergency Warden training, Test & Tag licence, Elevated Work Platform licence, Occupational Health and Safety and `in house’ equipment relevant to the position are preferred.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in lighting industry
- Client facing, demonstrates professional communication skills
- Lighting programming experience, preferably GrandMA3
- Lighting design experience
- Knowledge of lighting networks
- Moving light knowledge
- Experience leading large teams
- Experience with theatrical fly systems
- Experience as a venue head electrician
- Certification or demonstrated learning on the following software packages desired;
- Vectorworks, AutoCAD or similar
- WYSIWYG
- Lightwright
- Moving Light Assistant
- Preference will be given to people with the following skills and or experience;
- Experience lighting orchestras
- Experience lighting school performances
- Experience lighting bands
- Experience busking shows
For more details, please read the Position Description – Supervisor, Lighting 2022.pdf
Enjoy Team Member Benefits
As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy:
- Complimentary tickets
- Discounts at food & beverage outlets
- Discounted commuter benefits and onsite-parking
- Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs, and the Smiling Mind app.
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.
Apply Now!
Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.
We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as interpreters, alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au
Please submit your resume together with a cover letter addressing the key criteria by 11:55pm on Thursday, 14th July 2022. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.
Arts Centre Melbourne is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with Arts Centre Melbourne’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all Arts Centre Melbourne employees in relevant roles be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes. Prior to commencement of employment with Arts Centre Melbourne you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical exemption.
Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.
Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
