Technical Coordinator

**Job no**: 0059237
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time; Continuing
**Department/School**:Performing Arts Department (PAD)
**Salary**:UOM 6 - $92,794 - $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super
- Responsible for overseeing and coordinating Back of House activities in performing arts venues.
- Be a part of an open and inclusive new team while impacting students’ campus-based experience
- UOM 6 - UOM 6 - $92,794 - $100,397, 17% super, benefits and 25% discount for eligible courses at the University

**About the Role**
This role offers a unique opportunity to play a key coordinating role in supporting the Manager, Venues and Technical Production to deliver on the ambitions of venues in the Arts and Cultural Building. As a dedicated Technical Coordinator, you will have the chance to oversee and coordinate the Back of House activities in the performing arts venues, support student theatre activities, professional training opportunities, and external partnerships.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Schedule and coordinate access to technical resources for the venues under your coordination
- Plan and approve staff rosters and timecards for technical staff, and costings are updated promptly to allow for effective event settlement
- Deliver a high standard of performance-based technical service that supports the Performing Arts Department venues and programming

**Who we are looking for**
We are looking for an experienced technical coordinator who can communicate effectively, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and collaborate seamlessly with team members. Your unwavering commitment to providing excellent service and constant drive to innovate and improve is crucial to our new team.

You will also have:

- Relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- A depth of experience operating and programming venue technical equipment for performances and events.
- Extensive experience in fault-finding technical issues in complex venue system installations. Including technical protocols such as DMX and Performance Equipment Networking.
- Demonstrated ability in coordinating staffing and technical resources to deliver projects on time.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge across all venue technical infrastructure, including AV, Lighting and Fly systems.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
- To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check._

**This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.**

**Your new team - **“Performing Arts Department (PAD)”
The University of Melbourne has endorsed a vision to strengthen and position its performing arts activities under the umbrella of the Cultural Commons strategy to enhance student experience and its reputation as a foundational leader in arts and culture locally, nationally and internationally.

The Performing Arts Department is a newly created department to oversee the management and programming of the recently opened Arts and Culture building housing the Union Theatre (398 seat proscenium arch theatre), Guild Theatre (102 seat ‘black box’ theatre, the repurposed event/performance space Market Hall and the outdoor amphitheatre for up to 1000 people.

**What we offer you**
In addition to joining an open and inclusive team, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and a enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page

**The University of Melbourne**
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**Join Us**
- A depth of experience operating and programming venue technical equipment for performances and events.
- Extensive experience in fault-finding technical issues in complex venue system installations. Including technical protocols such as DMX and Performance Equipment Networking.
- Demonstrated ability in coordinating staffing and technical resources to deliver projects on time.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge across all venue technical infrastructure, including AV,