About the Role
- Undertake the coordination and delivery of all technical services at a high-volume event-days performing arts venue
- Assist Production Supervisor with continuous improvement documentation of technical and OHS processes
- Assist Production Supervisor with coordinating scheduled periodic and ad-hoc equipment maintenance and upgrades, and associated rostering
- Develop proficiency in venue management system as key source for recording all production-related technical information (for which training will be provided)
Skills & Experience
- Technical competence in all technical discipline areas of live performance industry
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask
- Excellent client and artist liaison communication skills, with a broader understanding of the industry sector
- Excellent innovative and creative problem-solving skills
- Be a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated team member
Culture
Darebin is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in Victoria in terms of cultures, language (more than 118 languages are spoken), religions, socio-economic background, employment status, occupation and housing needs. You will work for an organisation that proudly values social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence.The Creative Culture and Events Department plays a vital role in the local arts arena to offer platforms and support for a wide range of local artists to make and present work. Its continuous-improvement strategies are some of the most innovative in Australia responding to the critical needs of the community as they grow and change. In a post Covid-19 environment the department’s work is essential in the rebuilding of the sector, offering financial and operational support as well as galvanising audiences for the various creative outputs presented.
Benefits
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the day-to-day operations in a new era of transformation of Darebin Arts Centre
- Work for a local government that is committed to its creative community to ensure that its creative community organisations and artists survive and thrive post- COVID-19
- Contribute to shaping the vision of technical procurement improvements at DAC to maintain its competitiveness as a leading metropolitan venue
- Be part of a progressive and dynamic local government authority which is internationally recognised for its forward thinking in sustainability, asylum seekers, indigenous rights and equity for all regardless of physical special needs, sexuality, gender, race or religion
- Accessibly positioned venue, 100m from Bell Street Station, St Georges Rd arterial cycle path, ample car parks available, and positioned alongside several bus routes
- Venue is adjacent to leafy and spacious Ray Bramham Gardens
How to Apply
Please visit Darebin Council’s website for the Position Description and to Apply. Candidates must provide a resumé and must address the eight (8) Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Contact Chloe Gestier, Head of Operations, on 0448 125 039 for a confidential discussion. Applications close on Monday, 30 January 2023 at 11.30pm.
