Divisional Overview
The Arts & Culture Division contains the following departments:
* Programs
* AVMelbourne & Events
* Rowden White Library and
* Union House Theatre (student theatre)
The Division overall is responsible for facilitating student participation and engagement in student-lead artistic activities, for working with elected student representatives to provide an arts & culture programs that supports the objectives of UMSU, and the operation of services that support students on campus. The activities and services provided by the Arts & Culture Division are integrated and collaborative, and responsive to the needs of students. The Division seeks to maximise opportunities for student participation and engagement.
Position Summary
The Production Coordinator at Union House Theatre is responsible for providing production and event support for student theatre and the Union House Theatre program.
The Production Coordinator for the student theatre season is a member of a collaborative working environment within Union House Theatre and operates under the broad direction of the Artistic Director/Theatre Coordinator.
As part of the production team, the Production Coordinator works with the Head Technician and Stage Carpenter/Mechanist to support a positive student theatre experience.
The incumbent will work closely with students in the delivery of performances, ensure that a safe work environment is maintained, and will also maintain UHT's risk management systems on behalf of UHT staff and students
UMSU provides student-facing services and events on University of Melbourne campuses, and work is undertaken in person and on site
and after hours as required and/or will require some manual handling of equipment
. UMSU staff employment conditions are covered by the
University of Melbourne Student Union Agreement
and associated policies, such as the Flexible Work Policy.
Key Accountabilities.
Program Coordination
* Maintain an active presence to oversee and coordinate all activities within the performing arts venues, including bump-in and bump-out, rehearsals and performances;
* Provide advice on technical equipment and capital requirements
;
* Provide excellent customer service to key stakeholders, that promotes a positive image of UHT, and supports and encourages student use of all venues;
* Collaborate with the University of Melbourne venue management team in the roll out of the Student Theatre season;
* Positively contribute to future planning of student theatre programs.
Compliance
* Convene production meetings with all student theatre group users of the venues and workshop,
* Adhere to OH&S compliance and site inductions as required;
Production & Stage Management / Student Engagement
* Shared responsibility for the production planning, scheduling and resourcing of the Union House Theatre productions and activities, in collaboration with the Artistic Director/Theatre Coordinator and any guest artists; (e.g. designers, composers).
* Provide technical advice in the programming of Union House Theatre's workshops, productions and other events.
* Provide project and stage management advice to student theatre groups.
* Coordinate and participate in UHT's production and technical training workshops for students and Student Theatre Groups ensuring OH&S is adhered to.
* Oversee and support the production management of Student Theatre Group productions.
* Provide advice on technical production to Student Theatre Groups as required and advice to students where appropriate.
Administration
* Update Production related documentation, departmental filing systems and information, venue allocation processes and oversee implementation of online resources, as required.
* Prepares policy, budgets and reports as required.
* In consultation with Theatre Coord/ Artistic Director oversee Affiliation processes and procedure pertaining to risk management requirements; support with Affiliation System set up and procedures.