The Australian Ballet is a globally recognised, leading Australian performing arts company. For over six decades we have delivered exceptional performances to generations of audience members across Australia and the world.
The Regional Tour is presented by The Australian Ballet, in collaboration with The Australian Ballet School. The tour consists of dancers from The Australian Ballet (TAB), as well as the students from the graduating level of The Australian Ballet School, alongside TAB staff and crew. Every year the Regional Tour visits different regional locations around Australia, providing ballet lovers outside the capital cities an opportunity to enjoy the magic of dance in their hometowns.
The Opportunity
The Tour Manager is responsible for leading this year’s Regional Tour through six towns in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia over 5 weeks.
With a three-week pre-production period, the Tour Manager will receive a handover before commencing the tour from Melbourne. It’s the Tour Managers’ responsibility to ensure the tour is delivered according to plan, trouble shoot issues that arise and perform the necessary daily tasks related to the production, logistics and touring party.
This is a full time, fixed-term position for 8 weeks and is a position which will start from Melbourne.
Responsibilities of this role include:
- Liaise with theatre management and appropriate staff in all performance venues to ensure the venue is aware, in advance, of all activities and related front and back of house requirements of the various departments of the company, during the company’s hire of the venue
- Deal with accommodation issues as they arise
- Daily hands-on management of touring company while resident at a venue
- Fulfil The Australian Ballet’s duty of care to the touring party and guests – general safety and welfare, and being available to discuss ideas, issues, concerns
Desired Skills and Experience include:
- Experience in on the road regional and metropolitan touring
- Experience in theatre management, procedures and practices
- A working knowledge of tour management
- Planning and organisational skills
- Practical thinker that can work under pressure
- Team worker
Diversity and Inclusion
At The Australian Ballet, diversity and inclusion are integral to our mission to create an extraordinarily vibrant and successful company, and to present performances that represent Australian culture at its best. We believe that our workforce should reflect the rich diversity of the Australian community.
We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience and thought, and we actively strive to create an inclusive workplace. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourages a sense of belonging.
Applications
To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this position (including your salary expectations – a rough range is fine).
Applications close at 5pm on 14th June 2021. We will be reviewing applications as they come in – so please don’t wait to apply.
