Bell Shakespeare is Australia’s national touring Shakespeare company. Headquartered at Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, the Company tours extensively throughout Australia each year, delivering a wide-reaching theatre and education program to audiences nationally.
We are seeking a skilled Venue and Operations Manager to join our team. Having recently relocated to new, purpose-built premises at Pier 2/3 this is an exciting time to join the Company. Reporting to the Head of Production, the Venue and Operations Manager will be responsible for the management of our premises which include two rehearsal/performance studios, production workshops, shared public spaces (both internal and external), and the Company’s administrative headquarters.
This is an opportunity to join the Company at a time of considerable expansion and to proactively support Bell Shakespeare’s strategic direction as well as to contribute to the establishment of a vibrant and successful arts precinct with our industry colleagues.
About you:
The successful applicant will have an ability to work efficiently and logically, managing our premises and key service provider contracts, and working collegially across all departments within the Company, as well as with our Walsh Bay co-tenants. You will have experience in building and venue management, have a sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office platform, SharePoint or comparable platforms.
With an ability to support Company activity and that of external clients and hirers, the Venue and Operations Manager will ensure the Company’s facilities and operations are safe and compliant.
As part of the Bell Shakespeare team, you will:
- Work in an inclusive and supportive environment
- Receive ongoing professional development and training
- Receive complimentary tickets to all Bell Shakespeare productions
- Receive 4 weeks annual leave
To be considered for this role you will have:
Essential criteria
- Minimum of three years industry experience in mid to large scale live theatrical production
- Minimum of 3 years industry experience managing a small to medium venue/creative premises or delivering theatre or events within a multi-purpose venue
- Demonstrated professional industry experience
- Experience in the planning, installation, and operation of technical systems
- Experience in building and facilities management
- Experience of and ability to manage budgets
- Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety requirements in a production environment and prior experience producing WH&S documentation, including Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements.
- Ability to create and interpret technical drawings using CAD software
- Ability to work in a team environment whilst also able to work autonomously
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to keep detailed written and electronic records.
- Must hold a current driver’s licence
- Have Right to Work in Australia documentation.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of IT systems
- Experience in working with contracted suppliers
- Experience with Office 365 suites (SharePoint, Excel, and Word)
- Experience in using tools and machinery
- Forklift licence
- Dogging and/or Riggers Certification
Application:
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter marked for the attention of Benjamin Howlett, Head of Production to hr@bellshakespeare.com.au
Download the position description here.
Bell Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes and encourages applications from First Nations peoples, people with a disability, LGBTQI+ people, and culturally and linguistically diverse applicants.
Applications will close at COB on 13 August.
