Props & Scenery Maker

Props and Scenery Maker (Casual)

Position Type: Casual role

Role

Props and Set construction, as well as the installation of puzzles and special effects all fall within the Backstage department. You will be handy, creative, and have appropriate experience within the theatre, film, or live performance sector.

Working within either our Workshop or Props teams your primary responsibilities will be the fabrication, assembly, and modifications of props and scenery for a diverse set of themed escape rooms.

you'll be responsible for:

• Assembling and installing props and scenery for a diverse set of escape rooms.
• Maintain, upgrade and replace worn props puzzles and scenic sets post-launch, as well as front of house areas
• Co-ordinating with your Venue Manager and Backstage Leads on improvement and upgrades to existing escape rooms

Essential Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools, including but not limited to Drills and Power saws
• The use of approrpriate PPE for both yourself and others, as well as an adherence to workplace safety standards
• The ability to follow construction drawings and work well in a team to execute the supplied designs

Extra consideration will be given to applicants that supply a Portfolio demonstrating one or more of the following skills/accreditations:

• Proficency in Wood working
• Proficency 3D printing / modelling
• Proficency in CAD/CAM software
• Proficency Scenic/Prop Painting
• Construction white card

Qualifications

An appropriate WAAPA Props & Scenery, NIDA Props & Effects or equivalent qualification. (preferred)

Please send your resume and an explanation of why you fit the above criteria to:

The game is on – will you be a part of it?

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $36.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What is your current work authorisation in Australia?

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person