Job No.: 636755
Location: Clayton and Peninsula campuses
Employment Type: Casual – Weekdays, weekends and evenings
Duration: 16-weeks
Remuneration: HEW 3, $37.73 per hour (loaded casual rate)
- Be inspired, every day
- Work in some the most technically advanced venues in Australia
- Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
The Opportunity
Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC) is looking for experienced and enthusiastic Technical Staff specialising in either Lighting, Sound, Staging, Flying or Vision to work at our venues on two campuses – Robert Blackwood Hall and The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts on Clayton campus, and the George Jenkins Theatre on Peninsula campus.
Our Technical team members are passionate about creatively delivering highly professional theatre and entertainment production services and outstanding customer service for our Clients. All positions require a broad knowledge of technical theatre and events practice, a calm, professional approach under pressure, the ability to proactively problem solve creatively and are required to assist with the safe evacuation of the venues in the event of an emergency. All positions involve working at heights and significant manual handling.
Events at our venues are varied and held during the day as well as night, on weekdays and weekends. We are looking for staff who are flexible about their availability.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical operations for productions and events coming into MPAC venues focussing on Lighting, Sound, Staging or Vision set up, operation and pack down with a high level of competence
• Ensure technical needs of events are delivered professionally and in a safe and efficient manner
• Contribute to maintenance, repair and preparation of MPAC equipment
• Take a lead role in Emergency and Incident control
Selection Criteria
• Demonstrated experience of event delivery in a performing arts environment
• Demonstrated experience in one of the following fields Lighting, Sound, Staging/Flys or Vision operation
• High level of console operation and system engineering in Lighting or Sound
• Safe Installation and fault finding of equipment
• Lighting design and operation with conventional, LED and Moving lights (ETC preferred)
• Sound Mixing (DiGiCo preferred)
• Power fly system operation (Tait Nomad preferred)
• Audio Visual operation
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of safe work practices and OHS in a performing arts environment
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within teams and across multiple disciplines to ensure completion of work
Highly Desirable:
- EWP, Electrical Test and Tag and Providing First Aid certificate
- Dogging or Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Riggers Licence
How to apply
Candidates should apply with a cover letter and a copy of their latest CV.
How to apply
To apply, click here. Candidates should apply with a cover letter and a copy of their latest CV.
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”.
At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Enquiries
Mr Matthew King, Technical Manager, +61 3 9905 1689
Closing Date
Wednesday 15 June 2022, 11:55 pm AEST
At Monash University, the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, students and visitors remain our priority. In accordance with the Directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, we require all staff, students and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend our campuses and locations.
For the latest information on COVID-19 at Monash, please visit our website.
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