Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world renowned alongside the emerging, local and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production. Through the warmth and expertise of our staff, we have become a trusted curator, presenter and host; a place to come together to relax, reflect, share stories and celebrate.
An exciting opportunity currently exists for an experienced and motivated individual to join QPAC in the full-time two-year term position of Systems Technician – Lighting.
Reporting to the Manager – Lighting and Electrical Services, this role will be responsible for supporting the Lighting Unit through the maintenance, expansion and development of current and new data networks for the lighting control systems throughout QPAC, along with providing direct operational support when required. This role is also responsible for coordinating and maintaining QPAC’s internal equipment hires and external sub-hires.
This position requires a high calibre individual who is suitably experienced in lighting control systems and data networks, including patching, programming and manipulating Network data and DMX distribution systems. Customer service is of paramount importance to this role, as is experience in trouble-shooting and resolving data issues relating to all aspects of Production Lighting equipment, including but not limited to grandMA Net, ETC Net, ArtNet, Streaming CAN, DMX512 and RDM (Remote Device Management). This role will also be responsible for leading, rostering, and supervising a large team of lighting staff in a hands on environment across multiple venues.
Other responsibilities include supervising and/or undertaking the set-up, programming and expansion of lighting control systems and networks for productions when the in-house or installed systems do not meet specific production requirements. Suitable applicants will also hold the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to programming, clashing IP addresses along with failing, damaged or sub-specification connection cabling and/or connectors. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to interpret stage lighting designs, technical requirements and specifications. Relevant industry experience is essential and tertiary qualifications in the Arts, Live Production, Theatre and Events or equivalent will be highly regarded. A current ACMA Cablers certification or license will be considered favourably.
This is primarily a 9:00 to 17:00 position however it may occasionally require the individual to work evenings and/or weekends in accordance with performance schedules and requirements. It will require the individual to have a high degree of flexibility in relation to their work hours, sometimes at short notice.
HOW TO APPLY
The application pack, including the position description and details on how to apply, can be found at www.qpac.com.au/careers/jobs. For any queries, please contact the People and Safety Unit on (07) 3842 9152.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 16 January 2023 at 5:00 pm.
Apply directly via QPAC’s website at https://www.qpac.com.au/careers/jobs
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
