An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Technical Producer to join the team at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC), Liverpool City Council’s Cultural Facility. CPAC is a multi-award winning Arts Centre located on the Georges River in Casula. The centre boasts six galleries, a flexible performance space, a state of the art 326 seat theatre, artists studios, residency, clay house and is surrounded by natural parklands. CPAC hosts a vibrant multi-disciplinary arts program which includes exhibitions, theatre, live music, dance, workshops, festivals, seminars and education programs that attracts more than 65,000 visitors a year.
CPAC is looking for a Technical Producer with a proven track record in the arts and entertainment industry of a can-do attitude to join our dynamic team.
Working closely with CPAC’s Creative Producers and an integral part of CPAC’s operations team, the Technical Producer provides hands-on technical support and advice to a range of internal and external clients across a diverse array of programming. Supervising, co-ordinating and scheduling staff, this position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of technical production including Rig and operate lighting, sound, audio-visual, projection, staging and furniture equipment for festival, events, programs and performance productions in accordance with Industry standards and WHS practices and risk management procedures. The position is also responsible for the management, maintenance of the technical equipment, technical budget and technical staff rosters.
You will possess:
Tertiary education in production or events management and/or five years minimum experience in entertainment, performing arts venue, gallery or related industry.
Working from heights training and WP Boom type elevating work platform above 11 metres license, a current C class license, riggers ticket.
Knowledge of Work Health Safety practices, arts industry standards and the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice and multi-cultural diversity.
Extensive experience in designing, adapting and interpreting technical specifications and requirements for set up, operation and pack down of events, activities, festivals, performances and exhibitions within a range of touring, commercial and community contexts.
Closing Date: 13 July 2014
Salary: $64,587.79 to $70,771.70 pa
Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant.
Contact: Augusta Supple, Assistant Director on (02) 9612 5211
How to Apply: Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume with two (2) work related references and response to the essential and desirable selection criteria as set out in the position description. You should address the essential and desirable selection criteria individually as it allows the selection committee to assess how you meet the criteria in a clear and concise way. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Submit Your Application to: jobs@liverpool.nsw.gov.au or alternatively via post addressing your application to the Recruitment Officer, Locked Bag 7064, Liverpool BC NSW 1871.
Please visit our website www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au or contact our Customer Contact Centre on 1300 362 170 for a copy of the position description.
This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply