Theatre Technician

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority welcomes exceptional talent with a passion to realise the vision and mission of making the West Kowloon Cultural District a prime local and international destination for arts, culture and entertainment.

This is a fixed-term contract position of 2-year with possibility for renewal subject to organisational needs and individual performance.

You will be responsible for:

• contributing to the efficient running and maintenance of the Technical and Production Team’s (AV/IT / Audio / Stage / Lighting) work;
• ensuring that all and any technical requirements are fulfilled in a safe and professional manner in accordance with WKCDA’s high standards of delivery to its users;
• supporting the Technical and Productions Team in the effective running and management of the Performing Arts technical (AV/IT / Audio / Stage / Lighting) operations;
• participating in ensuring compliance with all West Kowloon Cultural District Authority’s policies, Health and Safety procedures and statutory regulations;
• implementing the planned preventative maintenance works, assisting in managing technical storage and stock control of the theatre’s technical equipment and infrastructure;
• taking initiative to keep up to date with current theatre technology and industry best practice; and
• assisting in delivering staff inductions and training assessments within your department if necessary.

You should:

• possess at least 5 subjects at Level 2/ Grade E or above in the HKDSE/HKCEE or equivalent academic qualification, OR possess at least an accredited diploma or certificate in Technical Arts or equivalent technical qualification from a recognised tertiary education;
• have a minimum of 1 year of technical experience in theatre, and experience in the operation and maintenance of theatrical equipment and theatre infrastructure;
• possess experience of working in a professional theatre or performing arts environment, and understanding of modern theatre production techniques, experience of working in stage performance/ events fit-up and set-up, rehearsals and performances;
• have the ability to work well within the production team and able to remain calm, positive and professional when working under pressure;
• possess knowledge of safe working practice and legislation in the theatre environment preferred;
• demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in using ETC Family Consoles for candidate applying for Lighting operation;
• demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in using DiGiCo consoles and Dante audio networking for candidate applying for Audio operation;
• demonstrate basic knowledge, skills and experience in automated flying systems and have experience in Theatre Carpentry for candidates applying for stage operation;
• have adequate IT skills including an understanding of Outlook, Office, Excel and AutoCAD; and
• have the language ability of written and spoken Chinese and English.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV on or before following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

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All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.

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