Mentone Grammar is a dynamic ELC-Year 12 co-educational School. The School is on one site and is structured into 5 campuses – Eblana (ELC to Year 4), Riviera (Years 5 & 6), Bayview (Years 7 & 8), Greenways (Year 9) and Frogmore (Years 10 to 12).
Values
- Respect – We value other people and their thoughts and feelings. We listen to them, are truthful towards them and accept them as individuals.
- Caring – We look after ourselves, our friends and our families. We support and encourage each other. We can care for everyone in some way.
- Resilience – Whatever bad times we go through we can bounce back again. We can seek help to “let go” of what is stopping us from being “ourselves”.
- Service – We work voluntarily to help others without expecting anything in return.
- Discipline – We form good habits to help us achieve high standards. We have high standards of social behaviour, dress, time management and work ethic.
- Endeavour – We strive to do well even if it’s hard work. We have the courage to stand up for what we believe in.
- Integrity – We know what is right and wrong and act accordingly. People can rely on us to do what is right.
About The Role
We have some amazing performance and presentation spaces here at Mentone Grammar and exciting opportunities available for a Senior Theatre and Events Technical Support and a Theatre and Events Technical Support person. These will be a casual positions.
Working in a collaborative team environment with direction from the AV and Theatre Technician and the Performing Arts Head of Faculty. This is a hands-on role that will see you involved in setups, operation and dismantling of sound, lighting, stage and video recording equipment for both school and external productions such as musicals, plays and concerts, as well as the recording and editing of performances and concerts.
About you!
Qualifications
- Current Employee Working With Children (WWC) Clearance, or willingness to apply for one.
- Relevant Theatre Technician qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Licence to perform Rigging/Dogging is desirable.
- Elevated Work Platform License is desirable.
- First Aid Qualification, or willingness to undertake.
- Experience in an Education environment is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Personal Attributes
- High level knowledge of and skills in set up and design of sound, lighting, stage and audio or video recording equipment.
- Understanding of modern operating systems including but not limited to Mac OS, iOS, Windows 10 and Android, specifically with regards to presentation tools and usage.
- Experience or understanding in the setup, maintenance and operation of lighting equipment, audio systems and staging equipment and machinery.
- Experience in troubleshooting and carrying out minor repairs to theatre equipment.
- Ability to work in a collaborative manner.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Outstanding customer service skills being proactive.
- Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to work autonomously and make effective use of resources.
- Capable multi-tasking skills including the ability to set priorities, undertake effective problem solving to reach solutions and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Sound written and oral communication skills incorporating high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to develop rapport with staff and community stakeholders at all levels.
- Genuine interest in the Education sector.
- A commitment to the Values and Mission of Mentone Grammar.
Next Steps
If this sounds like a role you’d be interested in, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please click HERE. To view a copy of the position description please email employment@mentonegrammar.net
Important Note: Suitable applicants may be interviewed as they apply. Therefore, please apply sooner rather than later as this role may close before the below stated application close date.
Candidate referrals from Recruitment Agencies will not be reviewed in the first instance.
