Crossroads Live is one of the world’s leading producers of live, large-scale theatrical entertainment. The Australian operation is seeking an exceptional Head Electrician to join WICKED.
The successful applicant will be joining the production from March 2024.
About the role
The role will help execute the lighting design and running of the production. This role will report to and be guided by the Technical Director.
Your duties as Head Electrician shall include but are not limited to the following:
- Organise and supervise lighting prep, bump in, bump out and transfer of all lighting elements of the Production in consultation with the Technical Director.
- Developing and maintaining show plot sheets regularly.
- Technical maintenance as required.
- Maintain the technical standard of the show as set by the Technical Director, Creative Team, and Producers.
- Assist in maintaining the physical and artistic elements of the Production by reporting issues as they present themselves.
- Organise and manage the safe and accurate installation of all set electrics for the Production.
- In collaboration with the Technical Director, create and manage schedules for the Lighting department.
- Manage and schedule the Lighting team.
- Assist in maintaining the physical and artistic elements of the Production by reporting issues as they present themselves.
- Other reasonable duties as advised by the Technical Director, Company Manager, or the Producers.
- Collaborate with all members of the Creative Team.
- Maintain during the tour, the artistic standards of the Production, as set by the Creative Team during the rehearsal period.
- Liaise when requested, with administrative, marketing, and other team members to assist in the marketing and promotion of the Production.
In this role, the following attributes are desirable:
- Two years’ experience in commercial theatre.
- Touring experience
- Knowledge of ETC EOS console
- Test & tag licence
- Confident working within the wider team and autonomously.
- Understand WHS practices.
By applying for this position, you agree to Crossroads Live collecting the personal information you provide. This information will only be used to contact you about your application.
To Apply
Please email your CV and a cover letter to recruitment.au@xroadslive.com.
Applications close COB Wednesday, 17 January 2024.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Position will commence work approx. mid-March 2024 in Melbourne.
