Technical Placement - Access | Capacity Building Role

About us 

Queensland's premier arts festival, Brisbane Festival heralds the promise of play and celebration as it lights up the city each September in a blaze of colour. 

We create extraordinary art, taking up residence throughout the river city, atop iconic landmarks and deep into the suburbs. We host captivating live performances and installations from home and across the world. Our Festival reflects the diverse communities that give Brisbane its unique voice. We invite audiences to Be Bold with us, to expect art unexpected with open hearts and minds; to be entertained, inspired and amazed. 

Brisbane Festival acknowledges this country’s First Nations people and with their leadership and guidance, we celebrate that deep cultural legacy. We create a rich multi-arts program made by and with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Our artists, people and partners are ambitious and agile dreamers who make the impossible possible through passion, hard work and care.

Position Summary

Brisbane Festival is recruiting for a Technical Production Placement to join the Brisbane Festival Production team, working on planning and delivery of the 2024 Brisbane Festival program. The Technical Production Placement will report to the Technical Manager and gain practical experience in the production of in-theatre works.  

d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent persons are encouraged to apply. The Technical Production Placement will work within the Brisbane Festival Programming team across various productions in technical and/or production roles.  

This position is a part of the Brisbane Festival Capacity Building program, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, that provides paid opportunities for emerging arts workers to develop their skills alongside leading artists and arts workers. Additional information about the rate of pay can be provided upon request – please contact Brisbane Festival directly with further questions. 

The role will commence in July, 2-3 days per week – up to 8hrs per day. This will increase to 3-4 days per week in August and September. Total days and hours worked per week will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Reporting

Reports to:  Production Manager, Technical Manager

Positions reporting to role:  N/A   

Communication

In respect to internal and external relations the Technical Production Placement – Access will:

• Report to the Production Manager and Technical Manager;
• Liaise with the Production and Programming teams and appropriate staff members to carry out your role; 
• Liaise with external stakeholders as required;
• Provide the Technical Manager with a weekly report of developments and activities. This may take place in writing or in the form of a meeting.

Roles and Duties

Specific roles and duties will be tailored to the applicant, in consultation with their supervisor, but may include:

• Coordinating technical elements ahead of the preparation, rehearsals and performance seasons of delegated projects;
• Coordinating with artists, contractors, Festival staff and other personnel on site to monitor and ensure efficient operations; 
• Performing duties on select Brisbane Festival productions within  technical production roles to be determined based on skill set and areas of interest;
• Assisting in the preparation and timely finalisation of technical contracts, purchase orders and venue requirements
• Interfacing with all Brisbane Festival departments on the scheduling of activities in the designated productions/ events; 
• Maintaining up-to-date filing of all company correspondence
• Assisting during time critical changeovers as required; 
• Ensuring operational Work Health and Safety requirements are maintained in your work areas; 
• Contributing to daily Production Report Forms with the Brisbane Festival Technical Manager and Creative Producer; 
• Any other duties as directed by the Technical Manager provided that such duties are within the limit of your skills and of a fair and reasonable nature

Systems

• Utilise the organisation-wide systems including Airtable, Microsoft Suite, and TEAMS in accordance with policies and procedures provided;

WHS

• Take an active role in effectively implementing Brisbane Festival’s WHS policy.

Selection Criteria

1. A team player who is passionate about the arts, events and safety
2. A willingness to adapt to a proven system of production and technical practice
3. Experience in seeking out industry trends and advancements in performing arts focused accessible technology and best practice
4. Work experience or studies relevant to production of arts events and festivals
5. Work experience or studies relevant to technical production, lighting/sound/video design, systems design, venue management or production/stage/company management.
6. Work experience or studies relevant to production of arts events and festivals with a proven track record in working with d/Deaf and disabled artists or on disability led projects. 
7. Relevant experience in disability inclusions and accessibility.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via our online application form only:

https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/info/employment/application 

Address your application to: Richard Clarke – Production Manager.  For enquiries contact: *******@brisbanefestival.com.au.

Please provide your CV including at least two referees, as well as a statement indicating how you meet the selection criteria listed. A cover letter is optional.

Short-listed applicants should be available for interview from week commencing Monday 10 June 2024. All applications are strictly confidential.

Brisbane Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Applications are strongly encouraged from applicants with disability and/or who are D/deaf for this position. Brisbane Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Applications are strongly encouraged from applicants with disability and/or who are D/deaf for this position. Disability includes a long-term physical, psychiatric, intellectual or sensory impairment that, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder the person’s full and effective participation in the community on an equal basis with others. 

Our vision is to have a team which reflects the breadth and diversity of Brisbane’s population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, LGBTQIA+, and culturally and linguistically diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

If you have questions about how Brisbane Festival can protect your privacy and meet your access requirements, please contact Justine Robins,  *******@brisbanefestival.com.au  or 07 3833 5*** directly. Applicants are encouraged to complete the selection criteria in written form, however other forms of submission are available such as audio recording and video submission.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM Monday 10 June 2024.