Technical Placement - First Nations | 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 two Technical Production Placements 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 Production Manager and gain practical experience in the production of a suite of large scale festival works. 

This position is a paid role as 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.

The role will commence on Monday 29 July 2024 on a part time contract, transitioning to full time in September.

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 – First Nations 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 a 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 in accordance with policies and procedures provided;

WHS

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

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
2. Identifying as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
3. Being accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived
4. A team player who is passionate about the arts, events and safety
5. A fast learner willing to adapt to a proven system of production and technical practice
6. Knowledge of industry trends, technology and best practice
7. Work experience or studies relevant to production of arts events and festivals
8. Work experience or studies relevant to technical production, lighting/sound/video design, systems design, electrics, rigging or venue management.

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 – Poduction 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.

This position is open for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the position is held by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, and the exemption in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 applies.

Brisbane Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our vision is to have a team which reflects the breadth and diversity of Brisbane’s population.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM Monday 10 June 2024.