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We are excited to announce two casual opportunities for skilled Theatre Technicians to join our dynamic team at Chapel off Chapel. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting a diverse range of productions, programs, and events that enrich our creative community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set-Up & Operation: Efficiently set up and operate our in-house lighting, sound, vision, and multimedia systems, while collaborating with production crews to ensure seamless technical execution.
- Safety First: Maintain and promote a safe working environment, ensuring all technical operations comply with safety regulations.
- Audio & Lighting Design: Design and operate sophisticated audio and lighting systems tailored to the unique needs of each production.
- Client Collaboration: Consult with event hirers to understand their vision and ensure the delivery of key technical outcomes, while overseeing the technical operations for their productions.
- Event Support: Provide expert technical supervision and operation for a variety of productions and events, ensuring smooth and professional performances.
What We Offer:
- Casual positions with an attractive hourly rate of $45.99 to $48.79 (inclusive of casual loading)
- 11.5% superannuation
- The opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting and diverse productions in one of Melbourne’s leading performance venues
If you are passionate about theatre and live events and have the technical expertise to bring productions to life, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Industry Experience: Proven experience working in a theatre or entertainment industry environment, with a deep understanding of live production demands.
- Technical Expertise: Proficiency in operating Yamaha audio desks and ETC lighting control systems, along with a strong grasp of audio and lighting networks.
- Problem Solving & Teamwork: A high degree of problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Safety Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge and application of work health and safety standards in a theatrical setting, ensuring all operations are compliant and safe for all involved.
Work for Stonnington. Work that matters. Be part of a team that makes a difference.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Simon Prentice – Head of Technical Production on sprentic@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
Apply HERE. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’ (as noted in the Success Profile) and to tell us more about you and why you want to want to work for us.
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