TECHNICAL MANAGER – TREASURY BRISBANE ARCADIA
About us
Each September Brisbane Festival unites the city in a celebratory fusion of culture with a thrilling program of theatre, music, dance, circus, opera and major public events such as Sunsuper Riverfire. A $16 million premier international event, Brisbane Festival is the biggest event of its kind in Queensland with over a million people coming together to join the festivities. With a core staff of approximately 15 and a Board of 10 Directors, Brisbane Festival builds to a peak in September with 80+ staff, 150+ contractors, 350+ volunteers, and 1500+ artists.
About the Role
Position is offered under a contract basis of full-time from April 2019 to October 2019.
An exceptional opportunity exists for a highly motivated individual to join the Brisbane Festival technical team. Located at South Bank, Treasury Brisbane Arcadia is an outdoor site and a central hub for Brisbane Festival. Treasury Brisbane Arcadia features a program of free activities and ticketed performance tents with music, cabaret and family programming. Under the leadership of the Technical Director, the Technical Manager will successfully deliver to the highest possible standard the technical requirements of all productions, programs and/or events as part of Treasury Brisbane Arcadia; liaising with all artists, suppliers and relevant creative and technical teams.
About You This role will suit a technical professional with extensive experience in the successful management and delivery of an outdoor site and associated productions, programs and/or events.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- A team player who is passionate about the arts, events and safety.
- A fast learner willing to adapt to a proven system of production and technical delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and deliver outdoor event site layout.
- Experience using CAD drafting including Vectorworks.
- Knowledge of industry trends, technology and best practice.
- Demonstrated use and understanding of a database system, or the capacity to quickly obtain these skills.
- Competent computer skills for Microsoft Office Suite and Internet Explorer
Desirable
- Forklift and EWP Tickets.
- Experience in a festival environment.
Apply Now
Visit our website to download the Position Description including details on how to apply.
Applications close Monday 18 February 2019. Applications are strictly confidential.
