Mentone Grammar is a dynamic ELC through to Year 12 co-educational School, with a proud history dating back to the 1920s. Our School is structured into six campuses, housed in one location in the Bayside suburb of Mentone.
Just like our students, Mentone Grammar staff are inspired to ‘be even better’ with the support of a strong mentoring program, professional development opportunities and a welcoming community.
The school is an open-entry school, drawing students from local Bayside and surrounding suburbs. The school became co-educational in 2006 and adopted a unique Together-Apart-Together model of education, which has resulted in continual growth. The school has a strong philosophy of ensuring that students are happy, healthy, and high achieving.
About The Role
We have some amazing performance and presentation spaces here at Mentone Grammar and exciting opportunities available for a Theatre and Events Technical Support crew. These will be casual positions.
Working in a collaborative team environment with direction from the AV and Theatre Technician, 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.
Based on your skills and experience, your compensation will be determined within our salary band.
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.
To view a copy of the position description, visit Employment Opportunities – 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 and attach a copy of your CV and Cover Letter.
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.
Mentone Grammar has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children’s wellbeing and protecting children from abuse.
