Australia's largest regional dedicated arts centre sees creativity meet technology! With our recent redevelopment complete, we have been thrilled to unveil our cutting-edge venues to audiences. But, the spotlight is now on you –we're on the lookout for a Senior Technician - Lighting to join our dynamic team.
Enjoy the perks of an attractive penalty rate structure, including the allure of triple time. Elevate your career surrounded by art and innovation, with ample opportunities for training and advancement within our organisation.
Job Description
About the role:
Lighting is part of a team charged with delivering technical production services to the highest of standards within all Geelong Arts Centre venues and performance spaces. This position is customer focused and supports presenters to achieve excellence in their field, drawing on a high level of skills and experience as a technical operator, together with a comprehensive understanding of Lighting equipment and systems.
The Senior Technician - Lightingprovides specialist advice and assistance in planning and executing production and technical requirements, including tasks to ensure Lighting assets are properly stored, maintained and that equipment is operational with documentation maintained.
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
Experience in preparing, documenting, and operating Lighting systems in a large-scale theatre or similar venue.
A comprehensive understanding of lighting equipment used in the industry including familiarity with all aspects of lighting system networking (ARTNET, sACN, DMX), Patching, and Programming.
Knowledge and understanding of the theory involved in lighting concepts and how to achieve and create specific lighting and visual artistic effects.
Experience in applying this knowledge for different situations including stand-alone systems.
Understand the concepts of signal flow and their application so as to link and connect Lighting equipment correctly.
Ability to resolve issues and convey technical information to people with a non-technical background.
Knowledge of theatrical lighting design and the ability to program efficiently.
Understanding of health and safety requirements in a Theatre/performing arts environment.
Desirable:
Experience operating GrandMA 3 and ETC Eos consoles.
Special Requirements:
Flexibility in working hours to support daytime, evening, and weekend work will be required as part of the normal hours of duty for this position.
The following checks, licences and certifications are required for this role:
Current and valid Working with Children’s Check (employee)
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
To apply for this opportunity please click the Apply button and provide a cover letter including your ability to meet the key requirements outlined in the position description, and a current CV. Please direct any queries to: benvd@geelongartscentre.org.au attention: Senior Technician - Lighting.
Applications close: Midnight Tuesday 30 April 2024
