The Street Theatre is seeking a talented and committed Technical Manager to join the team. The Technical Manager is responsible for providing technical and production support in the planning and delivery of the Company’s activities, including providing support for The Street’s stage productions.
The Technical Manager is responsible for the technical operations at The Street Theatre.
The role has two areas of responsibility: PRODUCTION & TECHNICAL
To coordinate, supervise, and deliver technical operations of all productions, shows, and events at The Street Theatre to national standards;
and VENUE & EQUIPMENT
To manage the maintenance of The Street Theatre’s technical and theatrical equipment and spaces.
This role forms a key part of the permanent Street team, working closely with creative teams and suppliers to ensure that all production requirements are achieved to the highest standard.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Relevant training and/or tertiary/professional qualification, demonstrated theatre technical experience, or an equivalent combination of both
- Medium-High level of competency and experience in relevant production operations: lighting, audio visual, sound, stage operations, assessments, production schedules, and WHS compliance
- Strong knowledge and experience in theatre production techniques
- Ability to work independently and exercise initiative
- Proven ability to work successfully in a multi-project environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work co-operatively as part of a small busy team
- Strong planning, organisation and scheduling skills
- Demonstrated ability to engage and supervise staff
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and procedures as related to theatre and entertainment industries.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and other software packages including digital technologies and audio visual applications, specifically CAD, QLAB, and ETC lighting consoles.
- Current driver’s licence
DESIRABLE
- A knowledge of and interest in contemporary theatre, music, and live performance
- Experience in lighting design or interest in developing lighting design skills
The successful applicant will be a clear communicator, have an empathy for creative processes, and be an active participant in pre-production planning, rehearsal activity, and production. This role will involve irregular hours including evenings and weekends and flexibility will be required.
WORKING WITH US
Who we are:
The Street is Canberra’s leading theatre company and creative producer dedicated to contemporary performance. We are also a receiving house presenting bold work from other places. Inspired by our geography, history, and people, we champion creative process alongside finished work.
The Street presents a year-long curated program of diverse artforms and creative learning events all presented side by side without hierarchy. Our house style is eclectic traversing form (jazz, opera, contemporary classical, sound art, dance, text-based theatre, multi-artform theatre) with a firm commitment to exploring big and complex ideas. We champion the voices of our region and as well as Canberra’s creative diaspora. The Street is an ACT Government arts facility, one of artsACT’s key arts organisations, and considered an essential contributor to the well-being of residents in the ACT and artistic vibrancy in the region.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) for the attention of:
Caroline Stacey, Artistic Director/CEO carolines@thestreet.org.au
Applications close at 6pm on Monday 20 January 2020.
For further information and position description contact Caroline Stacey carolines@thestreet.org.au or call 02 6247 1519.
Start Date: February/March 2020
