Required skills
communication, teamwork and organisational skills to:
delegate and give clear directions
respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own ability to manage productions
seek assistance from others as required
share ideas in group discussions
work collaboratively with others involved in rehearsals and performances
initiative and enterprise skills to develop contingency plans
learning skills to:
effectively manage planning, rehearsal and performance of productions
conduct a venue assessment, including risk assessment
literacy skills to:
read production schedules and plans
read and interpret ground and lighting plans
read and interpret scale plans
problem-solving skills to respond appropriately to the unexpected in a live performance situation
self-management and planning skills to:
use planning and organisational tools to develop schedules and running orders
meet deadlines and prioritise tasks
demonstrate reliability in agreed work commitments
follow OHS policy and procedures
technical skills to:
oversee the installation and operation of:
basic lighting equipment
basic sound equipment
assist with the design of basic sets
technology skills to:
produce promotional material, flyers and performance programs in standard word processing software
update financial and other spreadsheets as required.
Required knowledge
thorough knowledge of:
technical terms and knowledge related to staging live performances
roles and production requirements of technical crew and artistic or creative team
theatre organisation, including front of house and ushering
leasing and contracts
key aspects of the creative and technical production process for different types of live productions
interrelationship between artistic and technical personnel
leadership and management roles and responsibilities within the areas of technical and creative production
role of make-up, hairstyling and costumes in performance
theatre conventions
issues and challenges that arise in the context of preparing for rehearsals and performances
relevant commonwealth, state or territory requirements, such as:
security of information
duty of care under common law
anti-discrimination, including equal opportunity, racial vilification and disability discrimination
industrial awards and enterprise agreements as they relate to in house or venue-paid staff roles
OHS principles and procedures relevant to live performance contexts
basic financial record-keeping systems
meeting procedures.