Part-time
$55,000 – $70,000 pro-rata
The Blue Room Theatre is a highly regarded organisation that is fundamental to the needs of independent theatre and performing arts in Western Australia. Situated in Northbridge on Noongar Boodja, The Blue Room Theatre is a bustling artistic hub for artists and audiences to meet, create, produce, engage, critique and network.
Driven by the passion, energy and commitment of our members and supporters, The Blue Room Theatre is one of Australia’s leading arts organisations, offering a unique and effective model of resource management and service delivery for independent performance makers.
Our values drive us in everything we do:
Creativity: We support risk-taking, innovation and rigour in artistic practice and our organisational culture.
Community: We are an inclusive and accessible organisation; practicing equity, justice and mutual respect.
Sustainability: We are ethical, transparent and accountable environmentally, socially and in governance.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for a multi-skilled and hands-on Technical Coordinator who is passionate about supporting and mentoring local artists and production teams to present their productions. You will be an organised, flexible and generous individual, who strives to support the independent artistic community realise their vision and grow their skills at The Blue Room Theatre. You will be able to work proactively to problem-solve and coordinate our technical equipment and services and enjoy working in small team.
Selection Criteria
Essential and Required Skills and Experience:
• Formal training in technical theatre, stage/production management or associated trade certificates and/or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• A variety of live production experience within professional theatre, music, festival or performance venue, including knowledge of production requirements for live theatre and performance
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously as part of a small team
• Personable, approachable and warm demeanour, ability to communicate positively with artists, production teams and other venue users
• The ability to be hands-on and offer practical skills in lighting, sound and audio visual
Desirable Skills and Experience:
• Tertiary qualification in in stage, production, or a technical discipline (sound or lighting)
• Demonstrated ability to provide and administer effective technical systems and support for a busy cultural facility
• Senior First Aid and fire evacuation trained
• Electrical testing and tagging ticket
• Rigger’s certificate
• Proficient in technical drawing and Auto CAD software
• Proficient in QLab software
HOW TO APPLY
We strongly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people who identity as LGBTQI+. We encourage our members to share these opportunities widely.
Any queries about this position should be directed to Operations Manager Mitch Thomas, mitch@blueroom.org.au or 08 9227 7005.
Applications close 12pm, Thursday 4 May 2023.
Please email applications demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria (maximum 3 pages) and a copy of your current CV (maximum 3 pages) to the Operations Manager:
• Email: info@blueroom.org.au
• Subject: Recruitment: Technical Coordinator
f you have access requirements and would like to submit a video application and response to the criteria, please limit your video to 6 minutes (selection criteria) and 3 minutes (CV).
Please note: Must be available for interview on Monday 8 May 2023.
We expect the successful candidate to begin working in the role no later than the end of May.
