About City of Darebin and Council
Darebin is situated on the Traditional Owner lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. It is home to many Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and a large number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people work, live and play within the municipality. Darebin is also home to one of the most diverse communities in Victoria in terms of culture, language (more than 118 languages are spoken), ethnicity, faith and beliefs, gender, age, ability, sexuality, gender identity, class, socio-economic status, income, education level, occupation and caring responsibility. Council responds to the many needs of the Darebin community, notably First Nations residents and organisations.
About the Role
This role forms part of the Operations and Technical Team that is responsible for all operational, technical and front of house support for NTHAC including performances and events. It the first point of contact for all patrons, hirers and visitors to the Arts Precincts.
The Technical Team is responsible for the delivery and oversight of all technical matters relating to the use of Arts Precincts facilities including, client liaison, provision of technical advice and support, customer service, workplace safety, maintenance and security of all centre’s technical equipment.
This role takes an important lead in the delivery of the Arts Program by providing direct technical support to artists and productions hosted in Arts Precincts facilities.
Duties
- Provide friendly, focussed and flexible customer service to patrons, hirers and users of Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre (NTHAC)
- Supervise technical casual staff as directed
- Assist in the delivery of the Arts Precincts’ program of events and activities
- Provide a high-quality, safe and sustainable technical service (lighting, audio, audio visual and staging) for presenters and hirers of NTHAC
- Assist the Production Supervisor with all aspects of technical production at NTHAC
Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in the production and technical operation of a live theatre or performing arts centre including operational skills in theatre Lighting, Sound & Staging, counterweight flying systems including rigging and dogging methodologies as they apply to flying scenery and other items
- Demonstrated ability to supervise support technical staff
- Demonstrated capacity to work within small and flexible team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work productively with a range of community and professional organisations
- Demonstrated ability to use a variety of MS software and Theatre Lighting and sound equipment and software
Benefits
- Assist in the delivery of technical and production services at a dynamic performing arts centre in the heart of Melbourne
- Work for a local authority that values and invests in the arts and the local artistic and creative community
- Work for a local government that is committed to its creative community, including current Artist Recovery Packages, to ensure that its creative community organisations and artists survive COVID-19
Culture
Darebin is an organisation that is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.
How to Apply
Start your application by clicking ‘Begin’ below. Candidates must provide a resume, and address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
Contact Sara Austin, Head of Operations Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre 0447 205 933 for a confidential discussion.
Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for this position. This action constitutes a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Applications close on Sunday, 23 May 2021 at 11.30pm.
