Theatre Technician Assistant

Job description

Agency Department of People, Sport and Culture Work unit Araluen Cultural Precinct

Job title Theatre Technician Assistant Designation Technical 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $68,795 - $77,575 Location Alice Springs

Position number 22110 RTF Closing 02/10/2025

Contact officer Nathan Sopeer on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go

to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

In consultation with and under the guidance of the Technical Manager and Theatre Technician, assist with ensuring the operation

of all technical aspects of theatrical presentations across the Precinct, particularly in respect of the technical operations of the

Araluen Arts Centre Theatre.

Context statement

Primarily this position entails work in the Araluen Arts Centre Theatre as a skilled Theatre Technician Assistant working in the areas

of staging (mechanist), lighting, audio and audio-visual.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Under the primary supervision of the Technical Manager and working with the Theatre Technician assist to coordinate, operate

and maintain all technical aspects of theatrical presentations across the Precinct.

2. Provide technical assistance and support to Araluen's function areas including galleries, outdoor and offsite areas.

3. Under the supervision of the Technical Manager and Theatre Technician, liaise and consult with theatre hirers and other clients

to ensure technical and staging requirements are understood and realistically delivered.

4. Participate in rehearsals and performances and assist with the "bump-in/out" of events and presentations.

5. Assist casual theatre staff and members of the community as necessary with technical aspects of theatrical performances and

support the Araluen theatre technical team.

6. In conjunction with the Technical Manager and Theatre Technician, assist to ensure that all theatrical equipment is in effective

working order, and perform hands-on technical work in the areas of staging, audio and AV presentation, lighting design and

implementation.

1. In consultation with the Technical Manager and Theatre Technician, in regards to all equipment and facilities, ensure safety

standards, procedures and good housekeeping standards are maintained to professional industry standards.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Experience in implementing, significant aspects of technical theatre, including the operation of audio, audio-visual, lighting,

cinema and mechanical equipment, including a counterweighted flying system or have an ability to learn these skills.

2. Ability to assist the theatre technical team to organise and prioritise workload and to exercise technical judgement with some

degree of supervision.

1. Knowledge of WH&S requirements and procedures, particularly in respect of theatre operations.
2. Willingness to work outside normal working hours on a regular basis and a willingness to participate on a rostered basis with

the delivery of Araluen's theatre program.

5. Demonstrated experience in the use of information technology and software relative to the industry

6. An ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with all theatre clients and ensure Work Health Safety compliance.

7. Demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Desirable

1. Current NT Drivers Licence.

2. Possession of current Riggers qualification, and Elevated Work Platform certification.

1. An interest in the performing arts.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal

history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).