$76,000 per annum, plus superannuation.
Our onsite, world class Theatre sits 700 people and runs multiple full-scale productions every year, from musicals to concerts to conferences and beyond. We are on the search for a passionate and proactive Theatre Technician to join our team on a full-time permanent basis, commencing as soon as possible.
As a keen and enthusiastic technician with experience either in professional or amateur theatre life or with tertiary qualifications, you will have the opportunity to run with all aspects of backstage support, including providing lighting, audio, staging, AV, and administrative services. You will bring a calm, can-do attitude and be able to think on your feet. With a focus on safety, you will work with regard to WHS and risk management, all while ensuring a smooth support of all users of our theatre. As a genuine theatre all-rounder, you will need to be physically fit to assist with staging and venue maintenance and be willing to be hands to ensure a smooth production.
This position is highly collaborative, with a focus on providing the best service possible. The hours for this role do require flexibility with evening and weekend work, as required. Training and mentoring in further technical aspects of the theatre will be supported and encouraged as you develop your career in this exciting world.
Our kind of team member
You will display the following skills and attributes:
- Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College.
- Always striving towards best practice in theatre production and the provision of services to all users.
- Experience in one of the following theatre disciplines: lighting, audio, AV, staging or providing support for performances and presentations. Further training will be provided to be across all elements.
- A willingness to maintain staging elements, as well to provide technical administrative support including risk assessments, production scheduling and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively in a team and independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop and sustain effective working relationships.
- Flexibility to deal with changing circumstances in a calm and efficient manner.
- Strong ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- General experience with power tools and strong customer service skills.
- Competency with information technology including Microsoft office suite. Experience with Pro Tools or other digital audio workstations would be highly regarded.
- A good understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and legislation in the context of a school and performance environment.
- EWP licence, Working at Heights, Riggers Ticket or willingness to obtain.
Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every teacher, operational and co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits
The salary for this role will be $76,000 per annum, plus superannuation.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- mentoring groups and professional development support
- access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
- daily morning tea
- discounted school fees (where applicable)
- a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events, and
- Onsite or nearby (street) parking.
We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people to grow personally and professionally, including through growth strategies, training and professional development, career progression, access to technology and resources, and health and wellbeing opportunities.
Our kind of process
To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth; click ‘APPLY’ to go to the College website.
Interested?
Applications close 3.00 pm Tuesday 11 April 2023.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.
Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.
Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
