Stage Mechanist/Fly Operator for Live Performance

1 day ago

Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia Century Personnel Pty Ltd Full time $184,000 per year

Position: Stage Mechanist/Fly Operator for Live Performance

Salary: Casual $37-43/hr + super (Based on experience)

Venue: The Concourse Performing Arts Centre, Chatswood

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're seeking Mechanists and Fly Operators to support our production team across a variety of events. This is a hands-on technical role with opportunities to operate, program, and design for theatre productions, live music, and other events.

You'll work collaboratively with production teams, artists, and venue staff to ensure smooth, professional, and visually exciting outcomes for every show.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Concourse is a state-of-the-art hub for culture, entertainment, information, retail, food and beverage, opened in Chatswood in September 2011.

Century Venues operate as the Managers of The Concourse, responsible for the Concert Hall, the Theatre and The Lounge.

The Concourse Theatre and Concert Hall are fitted with a state of the art powered winch line fly system. The flybars operate on a powered winch system and are controlled by a Waagner Biro CAT System can be operated PS and OP at stage level, Gallery 2 and Gallery 3. There are 4 motorised Jands JLX Lighting bars, 1 flying projection screen, 1x 12" Tri Truss driven by 4x 500kg motors.

ABOUT CENTURY VENUES

The Century Group is a live entertainment producer, festival presenter and the operator of a suite of venues that includes the Enmore Theatre, Metro Theatre, the Factory Theatre complex, the Sydney Comedy Store and The Concourse Performing Arts Centre Chatswood.

With a rich history of producing concerts, theatre shows, comedy festivals, and more, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences for audiences. We are seeking skilled and passionate Technicians to join our dynamic team and help bring our productions to life.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years experience in the similar role within performing arts, theatre, production company or related industry including:

  • Operating theatrical fly towers,

  • Basic or higher Riggers Ticket

  • Working Safely at Heights Competency

  • Strong staging practices such as rigging scenery using engineered rigging systems, moving soft materials (e.g. drapes, cycloramas, scrims), following staging plans and mark-ups

  • Basic stage management skills such as calling basic show cues, operating basic AV equipment as required.
  • General understanding of all technical disciplines and ability to coordinate departments during bump ins, outs and technical rehearsals.
  • Create, modify, interpret and communicate production documentation including risk assessments and WHS policy and procedures.
  • Respond to emergency situations calmly and efficiently. Directing crew and clients through necessary steps as outlined in procedure documentation.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

  • Competent Testing and tagging (AS/NZS 3760)
  • Construction Industry Induction (White Card)
  • Elevated Work Platform Ticket (Yellow Card)
  • Experience with I.T. infrastructure, switching, and network management.
  • AutoCAD or similar experience
  • Strong interest/experience in another discipline such as audio, lighting or video systems.
  • Ability to read music for the purpose of cue-calling.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A vibrant and collaborative work environment within one of Sydney's leading entertainment companies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • The chance to work on a diverse range of exciting events and productions.

Century is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Apply Now to join the team that lights up Sydney's entertainment scene

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