Job Description

About the Company

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We are looking for experienced Venue Technical Supervisors to provide integral support for the successful implementation and operation of the production and technical elements of Sydney Fringe managed venues.

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About the Role

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The successful applicant will need exceptional communication skills and an eye for detail in order to support the Festival team to efficiently manage the festival bump-in & out, as well as any technical requirements during the festival.

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Responsibilities

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- Oversee bump-in & out of the technical theatre productions at one of our Sydney Fringe performance hubs
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- Training artists on the operation of equipment in spaces without a Fringe staff operator
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- Be the escalation point for on-site technical issue resolution
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- Operate sound and lighting/projection for performances
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- Ensure all the equipment on site is tested and tagged and in working condition
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- With the Venue Manager, collate end-of-night reports
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- Work within the organisation's systems for documenting processes
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- Sets up, operates, maintains and adjusts all facility and production equipment
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- Operates a sound and lighting console and is comfortable adjusting to artist requests
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- Undertake any reasonable duties as required by the Production Manager
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Qualifications

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Experience in tech production as an event technician, ideally in a live event or theatre context.





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Required Skills

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- Experience in both audio and lighting operation
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- Familiarity with a variety of lighting consoles and mixing desks
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- Has an advanced understanding of theatre terminology, etiquette and theatre craft
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- Demonstrated experience in cultivating positive relationships with venues, contractors and artists
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- Works collaboratively with all members of the festival team
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- High emotional intelligence with open and clear communication
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- Strong problem solving and negotiation skills, with a solutions-based approach
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- Embrace flexibility and lateral thinking, facilitate solutions and make decisions based on an understanding of the relevant issues, factual information and logical assumptions
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- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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- Ability to work in a small integrated team as well as the ability to work autonomously
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- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude, together with an ability to be a team player
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- Values consistent with the goals and philosophy of the Sydney Fringe Festival
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Equal Prospect Statement

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Due to the high volume of anticipated applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. For questions regarding this position, please contact Sydney Fringe Operations Manager Jamie Livingstone at [email protected].

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📌 Venue Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 The Sydney Fringe
📍 New South Wales