Creative Arts Production & Technical Assistant

Waterloo Studios - Sydney Actors School & Sydney Film School; Waterloo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterloo Studios in Australia is seeking a Casual Technical Assistant to support staff and students across the facility, set up and reset rooms and equipment for teaching and shooting, and assist with productions and post-production. You will report to the Equipment Store Manager, perform duties across the facility and on location, and help secure alarm systems.

Shifts run 11 am–5 pm or 5 pm–8 pm, Monday to Friday; knowledge of film or theatre is essential, and eligibility requires Australian

Qualifications

• Passion for the creative arts, filmmaking and theatremaking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good people skills and ability to interact with diverse groups.
• Proven ability and experience working in a team.
• Strong time management; ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Adaptable to a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic with dedication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Technical assistance to staff and students across the facility.
• Set up and reset rooms and equipment for effective teaching and shooting at the studio.
• Provide assistance to staff and students in productions and post-production.
• Secure and engage alarm systems at the facility.
• Perform duties across the facility and on location as directed by Waterloo Studios staff.

Skills

Creative arts passion

Verbal communication

Written communication

People skills

Teamwork

Time management

Motivation

Adaptability

Customer service

Job description

Creative Arts Production & Technical Assistant

CASUAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANT AT WATERLOO STUDIOS

Waterloo Studios houses state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a sound stage, cinema, movement studio, training rooms, production offices, post-production mastering suite and editing suites.

We are home to both COLLARTS, Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School.

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for the creative arts - filmmaking and theatremaking in particular
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good people skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse groups
• Proven ability and experience working in a team
• Strong time management skills; Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Highly motivated
• Ability to adapt to a high-pressure, fast-paced, dynamic environment
• To have a strong work ethic with dedicated and high customer service

The Services that you will deliver are:

Technical assistance to staff and students across the facility.

Set up and reset rooms and equipment for effective teaching and shooting at the studio.

Provide assistance to staff and students in productions and post-production.

Secure and engage alarm systems at the facility.

Perform duties across the facility and on location as directed by appropriate Waterloo Studios staff.

Knowledge and experience in the film or theatre industry are essential.

Experience operating live theatre performances and knowledge of technical aspects of theatre, live streaming is highly desired.

You will report directly to the Waterloo Studios Equipment Store Manager, and complete training will be provided on the equipment and facilities.

This casual position will be engaged for shift work, either from 11 am to 5 pm or 5 pm to 8 pm, Monday to Friday.

If this sounds like you, a keen learner with a 'Can Do' attitude, and an interest in the film or acting sector, then we would love to hear from you!

Eligibility

• Must be an Australian Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident, or Humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand Citizen