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Listed

Jan 17, 2025

Location

Brisbane

Salary

Negotiable / Not set

Closing Date

Feb 4, 2025

Queensland Theatre

Technical Manager

Bring your skills and shine in this varied and fulfilling role
Enjoy working along-side some of the finest performing artists
Be part of a collaborative work environment where everyone belongs

Queensland Theatre has more than 50 years of proud history creating an extensive repertoire of Australian, classic, contemporary, international and theatrical works. At the heart of our mission is a team that is driven by a passion for the work we do and their positive spirit.

We seek an experienced Technical Manager to join our dedicated Technical and Production team, and play a key role to coordinate and implement the technical requirements/elements in the end-to-end production development and mounting process, particularly, visual, lighting and/or audio elements.

This role is suited to someone who is highly motivated, is able to manage the requirements of a diverse operational environment and who enjoys being involved in theatre making and the arts.

Role snapshot

The Technical Manager is a member of the Technical and Production team that facilitates and coordinates all production, technical and design (stage, costume, lighting sound, AV etc) elements necessary for staging theatrical performances.

The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that the production and technical requirements/elements of Queensland Theatre productions are in place. In doing so, the Technical Manager works with the Technical and Production team and production creative and design personnel to coordinate and implement the technical production elements (eg lighting, sound, AV, special effects, etc) required in the end-to-end theatre production development process.

The role requires a high level of knowledge of technical elements and processes, attention to detail, an ability to apply problem-solving skills, and the ability to work to critical timelines and parameters.

This is a full-time position. It requires flexibility given the nature of the position, production schedules and operational demands, including some additional hours at performances/season productions and, from time to time, some weekends, to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Who we are looking for – selection criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:-

At least five years’ experience in:

the mounting/staging of theatrical productions and the technical coordination elements, including bump in, technical rehearsals, maintenance and bump out;

preparing plans and integrating technical resources for productions, events and activities within defined project parameters and timelines; and

rostering and supervising technical crew/personnel.

Strong practical skills in lighting, sound, video and staging with the ability to read and interpret plans/sections to scale with an ability to operate basic level lighting, sound, video and/or communications systems, specifically ETC lighting consoles, Yamaha sound consoles, Qlab, Watchout and Dante.

Demonstrated experience/ability to manage personnel to achieve results.

Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills including creative/lateral thinking and the ability to interpret technical specifications and plans and make substitutions as appropriate.

Experience in managing, developing, and controlling, budgets and timelines for large scale theatrical productions.

Strong project management skills with an ability to forward plan, integrate and manage multiple priorities and activities within critical deadlines.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Knowledge of or experience in managing workplace health and safety risks.

The physical capability to frequently perform the inherent requirements of the role including manual work tasks that may involve strenuous activity and repetitive actions.

Desirable

Formal training in technical theatre.

Proficiency in the use of CAD drawing software, specifically Vectorworks.

Qualifications/licences: Restricted Electrical Licence, Riggers License, Work Safely at Heights, First Aid Certificate, Blue Card, Test and Tag Certification.

Other attributes

You will also have a flexible, self-motivated approach to work with an ability to take direction and collaborate in a busy environment to achieve results, and resourcefulness to find required information.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please read the position description which can be found here and submit a written application which should include:-

a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and interest in working at Queensland Theatre;
a resume / curriculum vitae
a response (maximum 2 pages) to the selection criteria outlined above.

Please address application to HR Manager, Queensland Theatre, and email to employment@queenslandtheatre.com.au by Tuesday, 4 February 2025.

Please combine your application into a single PDF or Word document.

Queensland Theatre is an employer that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, with a commitment to fostering an environment where all differences are values and respected. We promote a culture of opportunity and encourage Indigenous Australians and people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds to apply for Queensland Theatre roles.

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