Jobs BANGARRA - PRODUCTION TRAINEE Position Title Production Trainee Employer Bangarra Dance Theatre Work Type Full-time, 1 Year Salary National Training Wage Award + 9.25% superannuation Location Sydney, New South Wales Detailed Description ArtsReady currently has an exciting position available for someone wanting to pursue a career in the performing arts industry. The successful applicant will be legally employed by ArtsReady, but will work on-site with the Bangarra Dance Theatre and receive an accredited Certificate III in Live Production and Services through the Sydney Opera House. Bangarra Dance Theatre is Australias leading Indigenous performing arts organisation. Under the leadership of Stephen Page, Bangarra creates distinctively Australian theatrical experiences, weaving traditional and modern cultures seamlessly into its award-winning dance theatre productions. In meeting its cultural responsibilities, Bangarra invests in building and maintaining relationships with traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders and communities. Bangarra’s fourteen member dance ensemble originates from across Australia representing numerous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations. Bangarra tours extensively to national, regional and remote centres across Australia and internationally each year. Commencing in May 2014, the 12-month Production Traineeship will focus on providing training in all aspects of Bangarra’s production and touring activities and provide the experience necessary for a career in the Indigenous arts industry. The Traineeship will be based out of Bangarra’s studios in Sydney, with extensive touring around Australia during the year. The successful candidate will gain experience across many aspects of Bangarra’s activities including production management, company management, stage management, lighting, sound, staging, costume and prop construction, community engagement and education workshops. The trainee will work directly with the Production and Touring Manager and in association with the other members of the production team. For more information about the Host Employer please visit: bangarra.au Selection Criteria Be enthusiastic and have a passion to learn new skills and work hard Mature, independent individual available to travel on tour around Australia for large parts of the year Can-do, positive attitude Ability to work long hours and complete manual tasks Proven experience in being a team person and happy to assist others Previous experience in the performing arts is not a requirement for this role About ArtsReady ArtsReady is a new initiative of AFL SportsReady, a national independent not-for-profit employment and education company. We have supported almost 10,000 people, including over 2,000 Indigenous trainees, to begin their career journey since our inception almost two decades ago. ArtsReady works in partnership with the arts and creative sector to ensure young trainees who are keen to kick-start their careers can access quality education and job opportunities. ArtsReady is dedicated to ensuring that you succeed in your career. We have highly skilled mentors that will support you through your traineeship and beyond. You will be offered a competitive wage in line with the National Training Wage Award + 9.25% superannuation and the following benefits: Fully funded education Certificate III Live Production and Services qualification (on successful completion) ArtsReady networking opportunities What is a Traineeship? For a detailed explanation of what a traineeship entails, please visit our website: artsready.au Closing Date Monday 7th April Other Details Please note that this traineeship opportunity is being offered exclusively to Indigenous Australians. More Information For more information please contact: Luke Pellegrini State Manager – NSW/ACT P: 02 8333 8013 E: [email protected] How to Apply To apply please forward your CV together with a half page statement addressing why you are interested in working in the Indigenous Arts, and why you would be a great trainee for Bangarra.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:42:44 +0000
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