Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS850074
This is a nine (9) month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2023
Shenton College is seeking a Theatre Technician to work collaboratively in a dynamic and engaged team to support students and the school community in the pursuit of excellence in all areas of the formal and informal curriculum in Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Photography and Visual Arts.
Over many years the college has established a rich tradition of excellence in The Arts and receives substantial support from a supportive and engaged parent community. This vacancy is a specialised position and requires someone who is able to perform the Key responsibilities as outlined in the JDF. If you think this is you, then we are excited to receive your application.
All staff at Shenton College take great pride in delivering outstanding services to our students, parents and community, and the importance of strong public schooling. Shenton College is one of Australia’s leading co-educational schools and consists of a Middle School (Years 7 to 8), Lower Senior (Years 9 to 10) and Upper Senior School (Years 11 to 12). The College’s strength is in its commitment to develop the “whole child” and to empower them to be independent and confident learners so that they can be purposeful contributors to an increasingly interdependent world. Our success is built on solid foundations and on the skills of an outstanding staff.
Shenton College has proud culture of excellence across all learning areas, centred on our College values of ‘Care, Curiosity and Collaboration’. With a ‘can-do’ capacity to problem solve, our staff pride themselves in delivering outstanding services to our students, parents and community. We strive to develop our students’ knowledge of the world and to foster the emotional and social intelligence they need to be active participants and leaders, now and in the future.
Located in Perth’s western suburbs, the College has a well-earned reputation for excellence: whether it is the entrenched professional culture that embraces innovation and growth to the consistent success of our students at local, national, and international levels. The College’s nationally awarded selective academic GATE program has broad community recognition and consistently attracts the highest calibre students from across the state. The Shenton College campus has outstanding facilities supported by an experienced and highly regarded administrative team – you will feel supported at every level of your professional life.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and use of theatre technical equipment.
- Broad-based knowledge of theatre and venue operations.
- Highly developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with individuals at all levels.
- High-level organisational, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to provide innovative thinking in problem solving.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Shenton College can be found by visiting shenton.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information
Please contact Felicity Glendinning, Head of Arts by telephoning 0407 910 619 or emailing felicity.glendinning@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
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