Eligibility
: Open to Everyone
1. Full time vacancy on a 3-year fixed term contract
2. 15% Attraction and Retention Allowance payable for 2 years
3. Unique opportunity, based in the riverside precinct at the iconic Adelaide Festival Centre
About Adelaide FestivalCentre
Established in 1973, Adelaide Festival Centre is SouthAustralia’s principal performing arts venue and a leadingAsia Pacific cultural centre. Adelaide Festival Centre produces abold, exciting and extensive program of festivals, events andperformances all year round, to inspire educate and entertainaudiences from a variety of ages and cultures. Adelaide FestivalCentre prides itself on providing support and development andmaintaining a positive work environment for all employees. Asthe home of performing arts in South Australia, we aim to upholdexceptional customer service to external organisations andpatrons.
Adelaide Festival Centre operates four theatres in the AdelaideCBD – the Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse, Space Theatreand the newly redeveloped Her Majesty’s Theatre
About the vacancy
As we continue to deliver a strong program in 2023, AdelaideFestival Centre is looking for a technical theatre professional tosupport the leadership of the Staging Department.
Reporting the Head of Department (HoD) - Staging, the Deputy HoDStaging will support the effective and efficient management of theStaging Department by providing leadership, training and mentoringto the Staging Team. This role is responsible for ensuring crewsare rostered and managed in accordance with Enterprise Agreementand Work Health and Safety legislation.
The Deputy HoD will assist with the coordination andcommunication of activities within all venues, support the capitaland upgrade works as they relate to Staging, as well as lead thedevelopment and refinement of asset maintenance and safetyinformation and protocols within the Staging Department.
This role is available in a full-time capacity for a period ofthree years, and an Attraction and Retention Allowance is payablefor the first two. If you can hit the ground running and areexperienced in Staging for events and performances don’t missthis opportunity to apply!
Responsibilities
4. Assist the HoD - Staging to manage, mentor and develop Staging staff and to identify avenues for continuous skill development to consistently deliver high levels of customer service;
5. Actively contribute to a positive work environment that is respectful and solutions focused;
6. Liaise with internal and external customers by providing cost effective technical advice and design solutions;
7. Develop weekly rosters ensuring all industrial and Work Health and Safety requirements are satisfied;
8. In consultation with the HoD, monitor operational costs in the Staging Department ensuring they are within budget guidelines;
9. Identify training needs in the department and provide advice and guidance as required;
10. Attend production meetings as representative of department as required;
11. Assist the Production Coordinators with technical advice for both internal and external customers;
12. Assist with the coordination and delivery of Staging requirements;
13. Identify and determine specifications and requirements for technical documents such as tenders and proposals.
Competencies and Skills
14. Demonstrated experience in a challenging work environment with an ability to promote team spirit and mentor staff;
15. Demonstrated experience as a senior Staging Technician in a variety of theatres including lyric and black box;
16. Sound understanding of the parameters of Enterprise Agreements and underpinning Award as they relate to rostering and employment conditions;
17. Rostering experience using a Time and Attendance System within a large and complex performing arts organisation;
18. Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships at all levels;
19. Organisational and planning skills including the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines under pressure;
20. Extensive work experience within a large Arts Centre/Venue.
21. Sound understanding of Content Manager, TimeTarget and EBMS software (highly desirable)
22. Successfully completed or obtained RPL status for tertiary qualifications in management or technical theatre (highly desirable)
Benefits and Culture
Adelaide Festival Centre offers a range of benefits to itsemployees including salary packaging and staff price tickets toshows, festivals and productions.
Adelaide Festival Centre is located on Kaurna Yerta. We respectFirst Nations people around Australia and acknowledge the Kaurnapeople as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide Plains. Wehonour their spiritual relationship with their country, and we doso in the spirit of reconciliation. Adelaide Festival Centre iscommitted to being an inclusive, supportive workplace and anemployer of choice for First Nations people. Adelaide FestivalCentre has recently had its ambitious Innovate ReconciliationAction Plan approved by Reconciliation Australia.
Adelaide Festival Centre is an equal opportunity employercommitted to providing a working environment that embraces andvalues diversity and inclusion. First Nations people and peoplewith disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The public sector is diverse and desires to increase indiversity and to create opportunities for more SouthAustralians.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways ofworking including part-time working arrangements whereverreasonably possible.