Technical Support Officer

• $66,813 to $71,161 pa (HEW 4)
• Ongoing, Full-Time, Mount Lawley Campus
• Open to applicants with the relevant working rights

WAAPA
$66,813 to $71,161 pa (HEW 4)
ONGOING, FULL-TIME, MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUS

Overview
WAAPA is one of the world’s leading performing arts academies, delivering the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia. Our students are able to develop there skills on-stage as an actor, dances or musician, or behind the scenes in production, design or arts management.

As part of an exciting expansion plan, WAAPA will move into its brand-new world-class city campus in Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2025. This Creative Industries, Law, Business and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to develop into the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus will bring together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the university as it embarks on this further growth and transformational journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is creative and a problem solver to work in a workshop environment. The successful candidate will work with the diverse and dynamic workshop team building set pieces from design to production.

The Role

What you will do

• Construct set pieces for WAAPA productions under the supervision of the Workshop Manager and Technical Officer, Workshop.
• Assist in monitoring students in the construction of sets under the direction of the Workshop Manager, Technical Officer, Workshop
• Assist in the sourcing of materials for set construction
• Assist with rigging, flying, crewing and logistics for productions in line with the overall production plan
• Work with external stakeholders, such as venue technicians and operational staff to ensure bump-in/bump-out runs efficiently and safely in external venues.
• Assist with transport and storage of sets between performance venues and storage facilities.
• General workshop duties including assisting with the maintenance of equipment, maintaining work areas, identifying and rectifying safety hazards.
• Supervise students whilst in the Workshop and ensuring safety standards are upheld at all times.

To be successful you will have experience in a similar role and will be able to demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Working with students (have a genuine desire to help students)
• Previous experience Scenery construction & materials
• Previous experience working backstage in a variety of theatres (desirable)
• Previous experience AutoCAD (desirable)
• Can-do positive attitude & enthusiasm
• Able to work in a team and individually on tight timelines
• Able to take instruction from Workshop Manager, Technical Officer Workshop

As part of the recruitment process, candidates may be required to undertake a full medical health assessment.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, ongoing position attracts remuneration of $66,813 to $71,161 per annum (HEW 4) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Matt Higgins (Workshop Manager) on 08 6304 6612 for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a maximum 1 – 2-page statement addressing the key criteria above with reference to the position description attached.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Tuesday 8th of March 2022 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

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ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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