POSITION: Event Crew – Casual
LOCATION: Various Adelaide Fringe Locations
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
EMPLOYMENT: Casual – Per current Live Performance Award Rates, Level 4 $35.15p/hr + penalty rates applicable
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Production Manager, casual crew will provide production support and expertise to ensure the successful maintenance and delivery of Adelaide Fringe managed sites, projects, and activities.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
Department: Operations & Finance
Supervises: Nil
Internal Liaisons: Executive Director – Operations & Finance, Production Coordinator, and other Adelaide Fringe staff as required
External Liaisons: Artists, suppliers, and contractors
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the direction of the Production Manager, provide production support to Adelaide Fringe produced
- events, activities, programs, venues and Adelaide Fringe managed sites.
- Provide technical support to help deliver Adelaide Fringe produced events.
- Understand and comply with all Adelaide Fringe policies and procedures, ensure all safety regulations are followed and safe working practices are observed.
- Become familiar with the emergency procedures for the site(s) you are working on.
- Observe all Work Health & Safety Regulations
- Whilst this position description summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks, it is not a
- definitive list of all the tasks to be undertaken. Tasks can vary from time to time at the discretion of your supervisor and/or manager. To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the employee may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Education & Experience
- Demonstrated professional experience, knowledge and skills in production for performing arts or major events and festivals.
- Demonstrated experience as production staff and/or crew.
- Demonstrated experience working as part of a team on a large major event or festival.
- Demonstrated experience in working to set deadlines.
- Proven ability to deal with a broad range of people, arts companies and artists.
- Proven good communication and interpersonal skills.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- A tertiary qualification in events, technical production, and/or stage management
- Multi-skilled technical competency
- Other accreditations such as C Class Driver’s License, White Card, Forklift, EWP, First Aid Training, Fire Warden Training
Soft Skills & Personal Attributes
- Passionate, articulate and knowledgeable
- Innovative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into actions
- High level of attention to detail
- Self-reliant and self-motivated
- High level of organisational planning and problem-solving skills
- Ability to cope with high pressure and competing deadlines
- Patient, amiable and good humoured
VALUES
It is required by all staff to embrace the Adelaide Fringe values:
- Creative
- Adaptive
- Persistent
- Collaborative
- Passionate
MANIFESTO
It is required by all staff to embrace the Adelaide Fringe Manifesto:
- We believe in challenging artists to be brave and audiences to be braver. Be brave with us.
- We believe that we can inspire audiences to take risks, be inspired and DO IT AGAIN!
- We believe in collaboration and that we can only push creative boundaries and innovate if we work together.
- We are committed to cultural diversity, inclusivity, acceptance and continuously educating ourselves and others.
- We believe in the cultural, social and economic force of the Fringe and the Arts.
- We believe the Fringe is an important driver for South Australia – it drives outcomes for artists, venues, communities, businesses and the state.
- We are committed to delivering a Fringe that offers the best possible experience to artists, venues and audiences.
- We believe in the WOW! … a festival should transform a place and can transform your mind.
- We are committed to minimising our impact on the environment and maximising our social impact on people’s lives.
- We listen and we are committed to continuous improvement.
