WAAPA is one of the world’s leading performing arts academies, delivering the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia. Our students are able to develop their skills on-stage as an actor, dancer or musician, or behind the scenes in production, design or arts management.

As part of an exciting expansion plan, WAAPA will move into its brand-new, world-class city campus in Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2025. This Creative Industries, Law, Business and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to develop into the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus will bring together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the university as it embarks on this further growth and transformational journey.

WAAPA is excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and adaptable individual to join our team as a Production Coordinator during a maternity leave cover period. This role will suit someone with a strong background in theatre production who is eager to contribute to a vibrant and creative environment. You will work closely with the Production Manager and Venue and Technical Services Manager as well as Academic staff and students.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and motivated professional, with excellent and comprehensive administrative and practical skills to support the production process at WAAPA.

If you are passionate about theatre production and have a talent for coordination, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to support WAAPA's dynamic productions and events.

The Role
The Production Coordinator will assist the Production Manager in supporting the production process at WAAPA, providing high level administrative and practical support across a broad range of areas, including arranging and minuting production meetings, assisting with budget setting and tracking, venue hire contracts, venue and rehearsal timetabling, supporting the coordination of Visiting Artist contracts and creative packs as well as liaising with key internal and external stakeholders.

The role utilises high level organisation and communication skills to facilitate and influence outcomes with relevant stakeholders including students, academic and technical staff and external organisations.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate and coordinate productions for the Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) and Diploma courses, as well as manage special awards and events at our venues.
Collaborate effectively with the production and venue services teams to ensure seamless execution of all events and performances.
Oversee scheduling, organization, and resource management to support various production needs.
Desired Skills and Qualifications

Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
Excellent communication abilities and a collaborative approach.
Comprehensive knowledge of production and theatre processes.
Effective problem-solving skills and resource management.
Ability to work both collaboratively in a team and independently.
Self-motivated with the capacity to manage tasks autonomously.
Additional Skills

Basic understanding of lighting and sound systems.
Design-oriented mindset.
Proficiency with tools and manual tasks.
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Remuneration:
This full-time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $81,614 to $90,691 per annum plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Chad Wetton on (08) 6304 2124or c.wetton@ecu.edu.au for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key criteria above.

Closing Date:
Applications close on 10 November 2024 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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