Theatre Technician

Pymble Ladies’ College on Sydney’s North Shore is the largest girls school in the southern hemisphere. 

Our talented Theatre Department work incredibly hard to ensure the smooth running of all productions in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts. This state-of-the-art theatre with a 750-seat capacity is the beating heart of our College and houses many productions large and small.

We are seeking a Theatre Technical Co-ordinator to join our passionate team.

The Technical Co-ordinator works collaboratively with Theatre Manager and the Theatre Technician to provide technical support for all events ensuring the effective, efficient, safe, and timely delivery of all technical staging and AV requirements. This role will involve evening and weekend work associated with our productions.

Our kind of Team member:

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Demonstrate best practice in technical theatre production and the provision of services to College and associated customers
• Strong background in theatrical lighting or audio in a theatre environment specifically providing technical support for performances and presentations
• Experience in lighting operation using industry standard consoles
• Experience in audio operation and knowledge of analogue and digital audio consoles
• Experience in operating and maintaining staging elements
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively in a team and independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop and sustain effective working relationships
• Flexibility to deal with changing circumstances in a calm and efficient manner
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Demonstrated competency with information technology
• Good understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and legislation in the context of a school and performance environment
• Rigging/Elevated Working Platform Ticket (or willingness to obtain)
• Possess qualifications in technical theatre and entertainment with relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to demonstrate professional conduct and discretion at all times
• Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College

Salary & Benefits

We are offering a competitive salary as well as the following benefits:

• professional development support
• access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
• daily morning tea
  discounted school fees (where applicable)
• a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• easy access with close public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking

To apply for this role or for additional information and a copy of the position description please click on the link below:

HERO – Administration – Career – View Job – Theatre Technical Co-ordinator (elmotalent.com.au)