Download Theatre Manager - Canberra Grammar School

Applications are invited for the position of
Theatre Manager
SCHOOL SECTION
REPORTS TO
EMPLOYMENT BASIS
Senior School, Drama Department
Director of Creative and Co-curricular Education
Full Time temporary (from date to date)
Applications close at 9.00am Monday 8 February 2016
THE SCHOOL
Canberra Grammar School is an independent Anglican school offering outstanding academic education,
co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths
within a community guided by Christian values.
Canberra Grammar School respects and nurtures all students as individuals, seeking to inspire, support
and celebrate the efforts of all in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical
aspirations.
Building on the professional expertise of its staff, the commitment of its community and the resources of
the nation’s capital, Canberra Grammar School aims to be the most dynamic and distinctive centre of
learning in Australia.
At Canberra Grammar School, we aspire for our students to be intelligent, innovative and international;
to be confident, creative and compassionate young leaders of the future.
Further information about the School is available at www.canberragrammar.org.au
THE ROLE
The Theatre Manager is responsible for the effective and sustainable management and development of
the Performing Arts Centre (PAC), and specifically the safe and artistic operations of the Tim Murray
Theatre. For venue management and especially the hire of facilities to external users, the Theatre
Manager works closely with the property team and the audio visual staff, working specifically with the
School Services Manager and the Property Manager. The Theatre Manager works with the Services
Manager to facilitate the use of the Tim Murray Theatre and PAC by external hirers.
The Theatre Manager is firstly responsible for the venue leadership and management of the Tim Murray
Theatre as an important physical and organisation entity within the PAC.
The Theatre Manager Role involves the following areas of responsibility:
1. Leadership and Management of the Tim Murray Theatre
2. Active involvement in Drama Curricular and Co-curricular Programmes in a variety of roles
3. Other school events as requested such as Presentation Night, the Junior School Production and
Primary School Christmas Concerts.
The role and duties are managed by the Director of Creative and Co-curricular Education. The Theatre
Manager plays an important leadership role within the Drama Department, working within both the
curricular and co-curricular programmes. The involvement and role in the Drama Department is
overseen by the Head of Department.
The Theatre Manager is also required to work on School events outside of the Drama Department, such
as the Primary School Christmas Concerts and School Presentation Night. Many aspects of this role may
require work outside normal hours and on weekends, and involves specific scheduling as arranged with
the Director of Creative and Co-curricular Education.
The Theatre Manager liaises with staff across the School, sometimes managing productions and events in
venues outside of the PAC as requested by the Director of Creative and Co-curricular Education.
The Theatre Manager runs a Technical Theatre co-curricular class for students and supports staff in
running high quality theatre productions and events, up-skills staff in areas such as stage and production
management, lighting, set, props and costumes. The Theatre Manager co-ordinates and trains crew for
productions, sometimes taking on roles that cannot be suitably filled by students or other staff.
DUTIES
Theatre and venue leadership and management of the Performing Arts Centre
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promotes the PAC and Tim Murray Theatre
manages room, equipment and resource bookings
liaises with the Property Manager regarding building management and maintenance
manages and maintains Production resources
facilitates annual maintenance of production equipment and resources
coordinates space and storage
liaises with the School Services Manager regarding external hirers
liaises with external hirers
liaises with maintenance team
maintains inventory and stock control
oversees prop and costume management for the Drama Department
set-up and maintains ticketing processes
set-up the venue for meetings and events including sound, AV and lighting
runs technical requirements for meetings and events in the venue
arranges specialist AV support for events and meetings as required
plans and manages the budget for the Tim Murray Theatre
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oversees the work health and safety practices including relevant documentation, user manuals and
all routine and special maintenance
administers venue security and accessibility
contributes to the scheduling of arts and drama activities for the Tim Murray Theatre
works with the Head of Drama to ensure the smooth operation of classes and School events in the
venue
assists users with writing risk assessments
ensures appropriate staffing levels and allocation of duty managers
hands over to/from duty managers
Production management and technical direction of specified School productions and events
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runs events and productions
provides technical support on production design
undertakes creative and design roles as tasked
provides support for or running bump-ins and bump-outs
writes and manages/advises on production budgets as required
writes and manages/advises on production schedules as required
produces risk assessment and risk management as appropriate
develops production management and other production and technical skills for other staff
trains students and/or staff with the specific skills required for specific productions
Commitment to excellence in drama education
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participates in strategic and development planning and projects
supports the Heads of Departments with the development of arts and drama activities
supports interstate and international drama tours
ensures the PAC is prepared for all use
GENERAL RESPONSIBILI TIES
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leads and manages the PAC, and especially the Tim Murray Theatre
provides production management and technical management for specified School drama and
theatre productions
provides support to other School facilities and drama activities as directed
other duties as required
SELECTION SPECIFICATIONS
As a staff member, the Theatre Manager will be expected to:
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support and promote the School’s aims and objectives
be committed to professional excellence and to ongoing professional learning
comply with the School’s Code of Conduct and with the School’s policy and regulatory requirements
respect and uphold the School’s Anglican values and ethos, while also respecting people of all
backgrounds and faiths within the School community
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safeguard and promote the welfare of students
positively collaborate with all colleagues
communicate effectively and have an ability to engage warmly, openly and tactfully with all
members of the School community, including staff, students and parents
use a clear, concise, accurate and personable writing and speaking style
use excellent judgement and discretion with which to handle sensitive and personal information
use an organised and systematic approach alongside an impeccable attention to detail
prioritise effectively and seek assistance when necessary
maintain strong technical theatre skills and links with the professional industry to ensure safe and
artistic operations of the Tim Murray Theatre.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The role is a temporary, fulltime placement to cover maternity leave.
All employees of the School must be eligible to work with children in accordance with ACT Working with
Vulnerable People checks, and all teachers at the School must have teacher registration, provisional
registration or a permit to teach issued by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute prior to starting their
employment.
Canberra Grammar School is a respondent to the Independent Schools ACT Standards Model (Support &
Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2012 - 2016. Copies of the Agreement are available from
the Human Resources Manager.
APPLICATION AND INFORMATION
All applications must be submitted using the School's application form, which can be downloaded at
www.canberragrammar.org.au/employment. A separate cover letter is optional and, if submitted,
should be addressed to the Head of School.
For further information, please contact the Human Resources Office via:
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[email protected]
+61 (0) 2 6260 9735
The HR Office, Canberra Grammar School, 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill, ACT 2603, Australia
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