Technical Manager

$86,000 PRO RATA + SUPER | FULL TIME/PART TIME, FIXED TERM TO JUNE 2025

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, this role is crucial in delivering the technical vision of RISING’s festival projects. As Technical Manager, you’ll provide essential expertise to Project teams, assisting with the practical aspects of project delivery and managing technical drawing resources. A proactive problem-solver, you’ll collaborate closely with venues and suppliers to address all facets of technical delivery, including lighting, sound, special effects, power, AV, backline, and occasionally rigging.

You’ll create a comprehensive suite of technical drawings to support project execution, covering everything from technical installations and audience movement to compliance and permit schematics, evacuation layouts, and other essential diagrams. These documents will help ensure a smooth and compliant festival experience for both participants and audiences.

Beyond immediate project needs, you’ll actively contribute to ongoing conversations around the development of technical and production resources vital for festival delivery. You’ll work in sync with Project Managers, Operations Managers, and the Creative Team to align resources and support the festival’s evolving requirements.

A skilled relationship manager, you’ll maintain and nurture connections with a diverse network of suppliers, venues, staff, artists, and other stakeholders. Your strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to balance competing needs will be essential in keeping everyone aligned with RISING’s technical and creative ambitions.

About RISING

RISING is a festival new art, music and performance in the heart of Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). A major cultural event for the Asia Pacific Region, the festival is created by a diverse team of local, national and international artists and curators. RISING’s purpose is to reflect Melbourne’s identity and amplify its art and artists.  The festival returns in 2025. View the 2024 RISING program.   

We are nestled right on Lonsdale Street, in the heart of the CBD. Our culture is a key part of what makes working here special. Whether it’s doing a crossword around the lunch table, experiencing Melbourne’s arts and culture from within, or simply the everyday interactions, you’ll feel part of something vibrant. 

Benefits of working at RISING 

• RISING offers flexible working arrangements and hybrid office/work from home 
• Leave policies that support you including five weeks of annual leave, paid parental leave, wellness leave, gender affirmation leave and more 
• The option to choose to transfer Australian public holidays that may not align with your cultural, religious or personal values with another day 
• Bring your pet to work! We are a pet-friendly workspace and run a roster so there’s always a furry friend nearby
• Complimentary tickets to RISING events  
• Opportunities to attend exclusive events and experiences within the arts industry 
• Free access to Uprise, our Employee Assistance Program including coaching and counselling sessions.  
• Learning and Development Opportunities  
• Access to a network of creatives and professionals that will allow you to learn and grow in your career 

How to apply 

• Submit your application and see the full position description at our website: https://rising.melbourne/jobs#technical-manager
• The closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 5 December 2024. Please note: Close date is subject to change, as RISING is keen to interview early and may fill the position if we find the right candidate. We recommend submitting ASAP
• Please include your resume and 1-page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in your application
• If you have access requirements that will cause difficulty applying online and you need assistance, please call 03 9662 4242, Monday to Friday, between 9AM–5PM. We are only able to respond to accessibility enquiries at this number, for all other queries please email jobs@rising.melbourne

RISING is a festival aspiring to be a cultural leader in inclusion and accessibility. We want our organisation and program to be a true reflection of our city, representing people with a variety of skillsets and life experiences, cultures and backgrounds. We encourage applications from First Nations people, those who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who are LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent people, people who have a disability and/or who are d/Deaf