POSITION PURPOSE
Technical Coordinator (Lighting), under the supervision of the Technical Manager (Lighting), facilitates the successful delivery of lighting and other technical services to a consistently excellent and safe standard for Queensland Ballet’s performance season.
In addition, this valuable member of the Production Department coordinates the maintenance and upkeep of Queensland Ballet’s building, assets and equipment to ensure they are safe and effective.
ABOUT QUEENSLAND BALLET
Queensland Ballet is a vibrant, creative company which connects people and dance across Queensland. We offer a program of world-class productions of the best classical ballets and inspired contemporary dance works. The Company engages renowned choreographers and designers from around the world and nurtures emerging local talent by presenting exciting new works in an intimate studio series. With a culture of creativity and collaboration, complemented by an active program of engagement with our communities, Queensland Ballet has become the central hub for dance in the State. Our dancers are acclaimed for the technical excellence and versatility, and our annual program offers diversity in style, audience focus and geographic reach, with up to 100 performances in Brisbane and tours to regional Queensland.
The facilities at Queensland Ballet’s home in Thomas Dixon Centre in Brisbane’s West End allow the Company to offer a full range of training and community access programs, including public dance classes. We are committed to providing a pathway for young talent through our Pre-Professional, Senior and Junior Programs. Queensland Ballet is dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence, dance education and innovative presentation of classical repertoire. With bold and confident ambitions for the future, we proudly build upon the legacy of many creative and gifted artists who have been part of the Company’s rich history since 1960.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Technical Manager (Lighting) and liaises directly with the Technical Director, Head of Production and Technical Manager (Staging) as needed.
The Technical Coordinator (Lighting) supervises casual employees and contractors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lighting Role & Coordination
- Coordinate the Lighting team for each Queensland Ballet season, tour and any other events in consultation with the Technical Manager (Lighting).
- Act as Production Electrician or Lighting Desk Operator for Queensland Ballet productions staged in QPAC or other venues as required.
- Travel and act as Dome Operator, Production Electrician or Lighting Desk Operator for Queensland Ballet touring productions regionally, nationally and internationally as required.
- Act as Lighting Desk Operator or Production Electrician for Queensland Ballet studio productions as required.
- With other Production Staff, facilitate effective and cooperative work relations within the department and between the department staff and the rest of the Company.
- Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of Lighting Department Work, Health and Safety policy, procedures and practices. Advise the Technical Manager (Lighting) and other Production Staff to ensure the appropriate risk management processes and Work Health and Safety procedures are created and applied to each production and Lighting Department activity.
Lighting & AV Coordination
- With the Technical Manager (Lighting), coordinate the pre-production planning and preparation through to execution of each Queensland Ballet production to ensure the safe installation, operation and maintenance of all lighting and AV related assets of Queensland Ballet, and maintain associated records.
- Construct and maintain any set electrics, lighting or special effects required for new or remount productions including supplying substitute rehearsal elements.
- Make recommendations and coordinate the execution and/or outsourcing of audio visual content and equipment for Queensland Ballet productions.
- Maintain a complete Lighting Department archive of each Queensland Ballet production, tour or major event including plans, documentation, plots and photos.
- Maintain a complete inventory of lighting, sound, and audio-visual equipment and other technical assets of Queensland Ballet.
- Coordinate the repair and maintenance of all Queensland Ballet electrical equipment, including testing and tagging.
- Make recommendations for the repair, maintenance, hire, or purchase of materials and accessories for Queensland Ballet as directed.
- With the Technical Manager (Lighting), coordinate the hire of company equipment in collaboration with Head of Production, and keep records accordingly.
- Assist Technical Manager (Lighting) and other Production Staff in the planning, budgeting and management of each production.
- Coordinate the maintenance of production digital content including the recording of performances for video archiv
Other Duties
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- Coordinate the setting up of all studio productions and events to ensure technical services are provided as required within budget for these productions.
- Attend production meetings and rehearsals as necessary.
KEY CRITERIA
- Tertiary qualifications in technical management for theatre or a related field combined with a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in lighting department coordination.
- Excellent written, verbal and people management skills.
- Demonstrated strong administrative skills in maintaining technical databases, file management and experience with CAD software.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the creation, implementation and monitoring of Work Health and Safety procedures.
- A keen ability to multi-task, collaborate and to thrive in a busy environment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Competency – In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
- Manual Drivers Licence.
- Safe work at heights training.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Recreation Leave 20 working days per year (pro rata)
Personal/Carer’s Leave Ten working days per year (pro rata)
Probationary Period Six months from commencement.
Hours of Work Office hours are nominally 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday but the appointee is regularly required to be available to work at events after hours and on weekends.
Salary Salary will be negotiated with preferred candidate. Superannuation is paid into the superannuation fund of your choice, currently at the rate of 9.5%.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position please forward a covering letter, current resume and statement addressing the selection criteria via mail to:
Candice Sheldon
Human Resources Manager
Queensland Ballet
PO Box 3791 South Brisbane QLD 4101
Or via email joinus@queenslandballet.com.au.
Referees will be sought from candidates following the interview process.
Applications close 5pm Friday 2 March 2018. Applications received after this time may not be considered.
For further information or for a confidential discussion please contact the HR Manager on (07) 3013 6666. We respectfully advise that no agency applications will be considered at this time.
