Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls’ School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.
We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global.
The position
Loreto Toorak is seeking an experienced and dynamic Theatre Design Technician to support our students and staff in the planning, development and creation of design components for our curriculum and theatre productions program. This role is offered as a full time ongoing role, term time only.
Responsibilities of the role will include
- Lead the design on a range of co-curricular productions across various year levels
- Attend and support evening and weekend rehearsals and performances as required by the Head of Productions or Head of Performing Arts
- Work closely with students on the design components of their work, particularly VCE Theatre Studies students on the Year 12 Play and their monologue examination
- Maintain and organise costumes, properties, set, make-up, lighting, sound and technical equipment
- Collaborate with a range of departments and stakeholders including Theatre Studies Teachers and the music department
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have qualifications in some form of theatrical design with demonstrated experience and knowledge in the area. Experience with sound, lighting and projection will be highly regarded. Your highly developed organisational and administrative skills coupled with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach will be critical to success in the role. A WWCC (Employee) and First Aid qualifications are essential as is a working knowledge of OHS practices as they apply in a theatre productions setting. Flexibility with hours to attend productions and rehearsal is required.
Why work at Loreto Toorak?
Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. Our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity is at the heart of our culture. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities and access to wellbeing programs.
If this sounds like the role for you then don’t hesitate, apply online now.
Applications close on Tuesday 27 February. Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don’t delay if the role is of interest to you!
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.
