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Job Opportunity: Head of Lighting:Job description:Job detailsOrganisation Merrigong Theatre Company Closes 17 May 2021 Posted on 3 May 2021 Region Overseas Work type Full time employment Work classification Technical Staff & Logistics ShareMerrigongTheatre Company is seeking to employ an practiced,energetic,Head of Lightingto lead theplanning andrealisationof the?lighting?requirements of incoming shows and assist with?in-house?Merrigong?productions.The position plays a key function in our technical department and will work with the team in delivering all technical aspects for a variety of theatre performances and eventsboth venue-located and site-specific.?This is a great opportunity to work with some of Australia's leading theatre companies and performers in a fast-paced environmentcreating high-quality productions.? To be prosperous in this function, candidates must meet the following essential criteria: Essential Criteria » Formal training in technical theatre?or a minimum of 3 years industry practice in a venue.? » broad?expertise and practice in the planning, design, implementation and operation of stage lighting?for a?range of stage presentations and events.? » practice in assisting companies in adapting their presentations to suit different?spaces.? » capability to interpret and draw lighting?and staging?plans/sections?to scaleusing a CAD package. » practice?of?leading?an effective,?motivated?team in a demanding environment.??? » Demonstrated practice?in implementing?WHS principles and regulations, including?risk assessments, safe work procedures?and?policies.? income is LPA award level 8 Applications » Visit the Merrigong Theatre Company websiteto view the full position description » To apply please email a current CV and a letter covering the selection criteria to recruitment@merrigong.com.au » Applications close Monday 17 May at midday. » If you have questions about the function please call Pip Rigter, Production and Technical Manager, on (02) 4224 5950 Merrigong is committed to growing a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA and peoplewith disabilities. _________ About Merrigong Theatre Company Located in the beautiful coastal city of Wollongong, an hour south of Sydney, MerrigongTheatre Company is one of Australia's most dynamic regionalperforming arts companies.? MerrigongTheatre Company, a not-for-profit company, operates Wollongong's premier performing arts venues, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre and the Wollongong Town Hall. Merrigong is also a vibrant theatre company in its own right - producing, presenting and touring exciting contemporary theatre and supporting the development of a wide variety of theatre makers. Merrigong presents a diverse annual season of theatre, dance and children's programming, including work sourced from Australia's finest performing arts companies, self-produced work, acclaimed international productions, and innovative contemporary work from new companies. Outside its annual artistic program, Merrigong programs and partners on a range of commercial events across its venues and in the wider Wollongong Arts Precinct, including festivals, pop/rock concerts, cabaret and stand-up comedy. With multiple venues for hire, we also facilitate and host numerous commercial and community performing arts events. Skills:
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