Venue Technician

Venue Technician

Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland

ABOUT PAVILION
The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose venue with world
- class technical facilities and seating for up to 686 patrons. The refurbishment worked within the structure of the iconic 40-year-old entertainment centre, re-imagining its internal spaces to create a welcoming timber and glass foyer that connects with Peace Park in Eton Street. With abundant natural light and park-views, the enhanced audience experience helps in setting a new benchmark for metropolitan performing arts facilities in Sydney's south. Sutherland Shire is renowned for its high
- calibre local performing arts companies and enthusiastic audiences. The Pavilion is a home for their work as well as an exciting selection of Australian and international entertainment, showcased in the exceptional design of architects CHROFI and NBRS Architecture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role works as part of a team of professionals providing high-calibre technical services to a range of clients across multiple fine art genres in an exciting new venue environment.

As a Senior Venue

Technician, you will act in the role of supporting the technical team across a range of different disciplines including that of; lighting, audio-visual and staging services.

This role works in having key experience across a range of theatrical and performing art production skills.

You'll be required on occasions to manage bump-in and bump-out periods, alongside supervision of small technical teams across both Pavilion and Sutherland Arts Theatre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;

• Facilitate audio, lighting and staging requirements for productions that come through the venues
• Lead small technical teams across both venues to ensure high level of technical services is provided to the client
• Carry out relevant WHS and site inductions for a range of clients and stakeholders
• Ensure infrastructure and venue assets are well maintained, repaired and replaced to achieve a safe working environment
• Interpret technical drawings and requirements for upcoming productions and achieve deliverables towards the client or stakeholders occupying the venues.

ARE YOU THE ONE

• Hold an Adv Dip/bachelor's degree in Technical Production or equivalent comprehensive 3+ years' experience within a theatrical profession specialising in either; lighting, audiovisual, staging and/or theatrical rigging
• Experienced in the supervision of technical teams across a range of different venues, working in highpressured environments
• Knowledge of PPAC policies and procedures to meet working conditions and client needs.
• Physical fitness, agility, ability to work at heights, and good hearing and vision.
• Flexible availability across weekends and evening work as operational required
• Rigging, Working at Heights, and Test and Tag certification are preferable but not essential

Venue Technician

Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland

• Experience with stakeholder and people management; customer service/interpersonal skills essential
• Have a good understanding of stakeholder production requirements and relating them to a theatrical environment
• Ensuring WHS policy and procedure is applied across a range of theatrical and performing art activities
• Key skills in Microsoft Word, and Excel and an understanding of AutoCAD/Vectorworks, interpreting theatrical drawings and rigging
• Experience in lighting and audio networking, including that of sACN, Artnet, Dante, AES50
• Operational experience with GrandMA3 Compact and/or ETC Eos Family Consoles
• Understanding of Soundcraft audio consoles and working knowledge of audio outboard systems.
• Understanding of basic AV technology including that of Blackmagic systems, Projectors and multioutput video devices
• Experience in operation of theatrical fly systems, including hand lines, chain hoists and winch operations.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Job Status:
Sub Contract, through third-party employment agency as nominated by Pavilion, ABN holders also accepted.

**Direct Report: Technical Operations Coordinator

- **Harry Tanswell

Job Types:
Subcontract, Casual

Salary:
$ $39.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sutherland

NSW:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (required)

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