Creative Arts Operations Supervisor

The Armidale School; Armidale; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armidale School in Armidale, NSW is seeking a Creative Arts Operations Supervisor to manage the Hoskins Creative Arts Centre's technical operations and support events across the school. You will work with the Head of Creative Arts and staff to run lighting, sound, AV, and staging for performances, coordinate bump-ins/bump-outs, and maintain equipment and safety records.

This full-time role averages 38 hours per week, may include evenings and weekends, with salary under the Independent

Qualifications

• Experience with theatrical lighting and basic audio operation.
• Experience in staging or stage management.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to safe working practices and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Operate lighting, sound, AV and staging equipment for productions.
• Provide technical support for performances and events.
• Assist with lighting design and programming.
• Coordinate set construction and production bump-ins/bump-outs.
• Maintain equipment, safety records and assist external hirers.
• Video filming and editing support for projects.

Skills

Lighting operations

Sound operation

Stage management

Organisational skills

Independent work

Tools

Video editing software

Lighting design software

Job description

Creative Arts Operations Supervisor | The Armidale School

The Armidale School (TAS) is seeking a capable and organised Creative Arts Operations Supervisor to manage the technical operations of the Hoskins Creative Arts Centre and support events and productions across the School. This is a practical, hands-on role working with staff and students in a co-educational Anglican boarding and day school of approximately 670 students. You will play an important part in ensuring the School's performances, productions and events run smoothly.

Working closely with the Head of Creative Arts and teaching staff, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and organisation of lighting, sound, audiovisual and staging equipment. Duties include providing technical support for productions and events, assisting with lighting design and programming, coordinating set construction and production bump-ins and bump-outs, maintaining equipment and safety records, and supporting external hirers using the venue. The role also includes video filming and editing, as well as opportunities to help students develop their technical production skills.

The successful applicant will have experience with theatrical lighting, basic audio operation and staging or stage management, along with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be comfortable working independently, solving practical problems and collaborating with others. Experience gained through a school, theatre or amateur performing arts organisation will be welcomed. A commitment to safe working practices and the wellbeing of students is essential.

This is a full-time position, working an average of 38 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work required. The role includes school term breaks, with salary and conditions in accordance with the Independent Schools NSW Professional and Operational Staff Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025, Classroom Support Services Level 4.1. A valid Working with Children Check clearance is required. If you have the technical skills and practical approach to support the day-to-day running of a busy creative arts program, we welcome your application.

Applications close on Friday 27 November 2026.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and TAS reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

The ArmidaleSchoolis an equal opportunity employer. The ArmidaleSchoolis committed to a Child Safeschoolenvironment and has zero tolerance of child abuse.