The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) is Western Australia’s largest and busiest performing arts organisation.
With a world class reputation for excellence, engagement and innovation, WASO’s resident company of professional musicians plays a central role in creating a culturally vibrant Western Australia. Each year the Orchestra performs over 175 concerts with some of the world’s most talented conductors and soloists.
LIGHTING TECHNICIAN - CASUAL
Perth Concert Hall is renowned for having one of the finest acoustics in the southern hemisphere. The concert hall is the home and serves as the primary performance venue for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO), and hosts a number of diverse performances and events all year round.
CBD’s premier music venue
Casual employment, minimum 4 hour shifts
Supportive, professional team
Our Organisation
Our mission is to inspire ownership of this venue through experiences that are diverse, accessible, vibrant and fun. By offering life enriching experiences, Perth Concert Hall connects people to music and wider cultural and creative activities. When part of the Perth Concert Hall team, you will be encouraged to become involved in our endeavours wherever possible.
The Role
As Lighting Technician, you will be part of a team that delivers the highest quality in technical services. You will be a skilled technical operator with an understanding of relevant equipment and systems and demonstrated experience in the use of the GrandMA2 Light console. This position is customer focussed and supports performers to achieve excellence in their field. You will be required to uphold relevant technical and WHS standards and contribute to the ongoing development of WHS awareness at Perth Concert Hall. In this role you will contribute to the management, development, care and security of the technical equipment at the venue and at other sites as necessary.
Your Skills and Experience
As the successful applicant you will demonstrate or provide:
A basic understanding of venue/theatre terminology, etiquette and theatre craft;
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills;
Experience in the use of the GrandMA2 Light console;
A Safety Construction Induction (White) Card;
A National Police Check;
The ability to work collaborative within teams and across multiple disciplines; and
Test & Tag Certification (is desirable).
Your Benefits
This is an outstanding opportunity to be a part of a leading arts organisation, where you will be directly supporting and involved in live music performance. This is your opportunity to experience a vibrant cultural environment in the heart of the CBD. Professional development and training is offered and House Seats for all events at Perth Concert Hall are available to all employees as provided in our Ticketing Benefits Policy.
For a more detailed description of this opportunity view the PD here.
All applications must include your Resume and a Covering Letter summarising your current studies, experience and the reason for applying to Perth Concert Hall.
Perth Concert Hall promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. Perth Concert Hall encourages people with disability, Indigenous Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for available positions.
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