Technical Officer (Performance)

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Work type:Full time
Location:Launceston
Categories:Teaching Support

Technical Officer (Performance)

• Full time, ongoing position.
• Based in Launceston.
• Showcase your technical knowledge, advice, and skills.

The School or Creative Arts and Media brings together students, staff, researchers, and industry across Fine Arts, Design, Media, Music, and Theatre and Performance.

The Opportunity

In your new role as the Technical Officer (Performance), you will provide technical and operational support for practice-based research, teaching and learning spanning all theatre performance as well as music streams. Additionally, you will support projects and other performance events, maintain equipment, studio, and performance spaces, and assist users to navigate the creative and technology-infused spaces. 

To be successful in your new role, you will need to have a deep commitment to promoting a healthy and safe workplace, behaviours and procedures, excellent customer service, communication, and time management skills. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with the coordination, preparation and maintenance of studio, performance and learning spaces, plant, music, sound, lighting, and equipment.
• Provide specialised technical support and assistance for the delivery of learning and teaching activity.
• Set up and operate lighting, sound, and multimedia equipment.
• Undertake scheduled preventative work and on demand repairs and maintenance for plant and equipment.
• Actively participate in general site and studio specific risk management inspections.

Your Application

To be successful in the role, your application will need to demonstrate;

• A Diploma or Bachelor level qualification in theatre, music or sound production with relevant work-related experience, or an equivalent level of professional competence and experience.
• Performance-related technology training and professional experience in recording, event production, post-production.
• Excellent working knowledge across IT hardware and systems.
• Technical skills and knowledge in the use of, instruction and training in relevant plant, equipment and associated contemporary practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant workplace health and safety regulation and behaviour that promotes a safe and healthy workplace.

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $96,794 comprising base salary within the range of $74,080 to $82,730 plus 17% superannuation.

COVID-19 Update:

The University of Tasmania recognises that this is critical for the workforce at the University to protect the safety of our workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians.

Applicants for this role must be prepared to provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

How to Apply:

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume;
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role;
  • Your responses to the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Alexander Thomson, Operations Manager, Alexander.Thomson@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 4386.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.

Applications close Monday, 28 November 2022, 11.55pm

 Technical Officer (Performance) – 498111.pdf

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.

Advertised:14 Nov 2022 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close:28 Nov 2022 Tasmania Daylight Time