POSITION PURPOSE
The Venue Technician position is a casual role in the PACT team and is responsible for overseeing the nightly running of the programmed performance/s.
This round of recruitment will seek to develop a pool of Venue Technician staff that will be offered shifts on a monthly basis as they arise.
Position Status: Casual
Hours of duty: Shifts times will usually be approximately 3.5-5 hours
Remuneration: $30 per hour
Superannuation: In line with statutory guidelines, currently 10%
Annual leave: N/A
Personal leave: N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
The Venue Technician reports directly to the Production Manager and Associate Producer liaising with the venue staff eg. Front of House staff
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Venue Technicians will:
• Assist the Production Manager with the bump-in and bump-out of shows
• Work with the show operators to ensure the shows run smoothly for the nightly program of events
• Liaise with Front of House Staff
ENVIRONMENT & POSITION CHALLENGES
PACT centre for emerging artists is situated on the land of the Gadigal People. PACT has a small team including one full time and two part-time positions. Staff are located in an intimate office space, where close working relationships, open communication and a sense of humour are essential to the maintenance of a creative and calm environment. PACT has a COVID-19 Safety Action plan, all new staff will be briefed on our COVID-19 protocols upon starting their role at PACT. PACT is Australia’s original centre for emerging and experimental Art. PACT transforms the Arts by championing contemporary performance, artistic rigour and the freedom to explore the unknown.
Since 1964 PACT has supported Australia’s most compelling emerging artists to create daring new contemporary performances. For more information on PACT please visit www.pact.net.au or Contact Stephen (Venue & Production Manager) stephen@pact.net.au 0497 581 361.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Demonstrated ability in lighting, sound and/or audio visual theatrical operation.
Knowledge of:
• WH&S, Fire Safety and First Aid compliance for theatres
• working independently in lighting setup
• lighting operation
•signal flow in lighting and AV setups for theatre
• Bump-in and bump-out procedures
• Maintaining theatre equipment
• Working independently in lighting bump in and A/V set up
Desired skills:
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Test and Tag Certificate
• Fire Safety Certificate
• WH&S Certificate
• Drivers License
• Riggers Ticket
• Working at Heights Ticket
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please prepare a written response to the above Selection Criteria by submitting your cover letter and CV (2 pages maximum) to Stephen Dobson stephen@pact.net.au Application close 14 April 2022
