Monash University Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Technician to work at our venues on two campuses – the Robert Blackwood Hall and the recently redeveloped Alexander Theatre on Clayton Campus, and the George Jenkins Theatre on Peninsula Campus. Two further venues the Sound Gallery and Jazz Club will open in 2019, creating the state of the art Ian Potter Centre of the Performing Arts on the Clayton Campus.
Our Technical team members are passionate about creatively delivering highly professional theatre and entertainment production services, and outstanding customer service for our clients. We are looking for a capable all-rounder who can provide professional technical support before, during, and after events at MAPA venues, from venue hire to sound, lighting, stage mechanics, audio /visual work to bump-in and bump-out activities. As the successful candidate, you will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address specific production requirements as they arise and ensure events run smoothly. You will also be responsible for providing supervision and training as required.
To thrive in this role you will have excellent general knowledge of all theatre and venue technical areas, with specialist expertise and experience in at least one theatre technical disciplines. Your responsibilities will require frequent client engagements, so we will be looking for strong communication and interpersonal skills too. Significant knowledge and experience of live audio production in both a theatre and music context including digital consoles is highly desirable.
To learn more about the ongoing development of The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, please visit our website.
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs“.
Enquiries: Mr Matthew King, Technical Manager, Academy of Performing Arts, +61 3 9905 1689.
Position Description: Technician (MAPA)
Closing Date: Friday 1 February 2019, 11:55pm AEDT
