Sydney Dance Company, under the Artistic Directorship of Rafael Bonachela, is Australia’s leading contemporary dance company. With a full-time company of 16 dancers, an active public dance class program (both in-studio and virtual) and a broad reaching education and outreach department, the Company offices are located in the newly renovated Wharf Studios at Walsh Bay. Sydney Dance Company performs regularly in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne as well as undertaking extensive national and international touring.
The newly renovated Walsh Bay Arts Precinct is the home of Sydney Dance Company. With 4 professional dance studios, a newly built rehearsal and performance space with a 79-seat retractable seating bank and theatre bar, and a café space with a backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the studios are utilised for rehearsals, dance classes, performances, and a range of internal and external events and activities.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Venue Technician is a new role that will provide technical, operational and logistical assistance for the delivery of events and activities taking place at the Sydney Dance Company Wharf Studios and partner venues. The role will contribute to the success and smooth delivery of a wide variety of events and activities such as internal and external rehearsals, auditions, dance classes, dinners, cocktail functions, galas, fundraisers, festivals, performances, meetings, digital streaming, film shoots and venue hires.
Working across Sydney Dance Company’s multiple departments, the role will assist with technical aspects of the bump in and bump out of events including lighting, sound, presentation and video conferencing systems, equipment and furniture set up and maintenance, dance vinyl and other flooring preparation, accepting site deliveries, liaise with suppliers, supporting waste and cleaning requirements, and other tasks as required under the supervision of the Event and Venue Hire Manager. The Venue Technician will actively participate in venue maintenance and the ongoing Work, Health and Safety policies and procedures of Sydney Dance Company.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an early career or recently graduated and motivated technician who has outstanding planning, coordination and problem-solving skills with a desire to develop a career in venue and performance technical production processes. The role is primarily hands-on and will often involve working as part of a team across evenings or weekends. An ability to work flexibly responding to the timing of activities will be important in this role.
REPORTING / WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Venue Technician sits within Sydney Dance Company’s growing Commercial department which includes Advanced Training, Open Programs, Education, and Venue Hire with the primary purpose of delivering technical production support across Sydney Dance Company’s varied activities.
The Venue Technician will report to the Events and Venue Hire Manager. The role will also work closely with the Director of Operations and Open Programs, Technical Director, Technical Coordinator, Stage Manager, Deputy Executive Director (External Affairs) Customer Service and Ticketing Specialist and suppliers and contractors when required providing an opportunity to develop technical production skills across a wide variety of activities with a mix of stakeholders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the delivery of events by identifying and executing event and client needs including setting up furniture, AV equipment and troubleshoot on event days to ensure the smooth delivery of events from bump in to bump out
- Assist with event and venue operations, including the effective installation and use of all technical equipment and systems, in coordination with the Event and Venue Hire Manager
- Assist in the planning of operational and logistical requirements of all internal and third-party events, including waste, cleaning, equipment/furniture, AV set up and deliveries
- Provide technical support and solutions when delivering performance production elements both for Sydney Dance Company events and external hirers.
- Actively assist the Event and Venue Hire Manager to promote and foster a safe and supportive working environment by ensuring the implementation of Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Assist the Event and Venue Hire Manager in the generation, review and implementation of event risk management documentation.
- Assist the Director of Operations with facilities management, including minor maintenance activities and liaising with contractors.
- Assist the Technical Director in maintaining event equipment hire inventory, ensuring equipment is in order and stored correctly
- Adhere to, and support continuous improvement of, administrative processes to promote efficient business operations.
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders
- Provide technical production support to Production team for Sydney Dance Company performances and activities from time to time.
- Contribute to post-event evaluation to inform future events.
- Work collaboratively in a small team across multiple departments, as well as autonomously to achieve set tasks to meet deadlines.
- Adhere to operational procedures while respecting the restrictions of occupying a heritage building as part of the Government managed precinct.
- Other duties as required and directed.
POSITION CRITERIA
Essential
- Competent knowledge and experience in lighting, sound and video and theatrical lighting products and programs, preferably in an arts or events organisation.
- Experience in event bump-ins/bump-outs and understanding of the schedules and procedures
- Proficient in computer literacy, including word and excel
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement and demonstrated customer service experience.
- Flexibility, initiative and self-motivation to work in a changing and dynamic environment
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
- Self-management skills including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and manage time effectively
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
Desirable
- A qualification in Technical Theatre or associated trade certificates or equivalent work experience in the live performance industry is advan
- Drivers license
- Working with children check
- First Aid Certificate
- Fire Warden Training
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and an application outlining your relevant skills and experience which relate to the essential selection criteria by 9am on Thursday 2 December 2021 to:
Sandra Di PalmaEvents and Venue Hire ManagerSydney Dance Company Wharf 4/5,15 Hickson RoadDawes Point NSW 2000
by email to sandrad@sydneydancecompany.com
For enquiries please contact: Sandra Di Palma, 02 9258 4884.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role.
