National Operations Manager – The Electric Canvas

Founded in 1997, The Electric Canvas is an Australian company, recognised internationally as a leader in architectural and large-scale projection. We have had the privilege of delivering hundreds of world-class projects throughout our 25-year history ranging from major international arts festivals, to significant public events such as Vivid Sydney, Rising Melbourne, Illuminate Adelaide and Enlighten Canberra, to exceptional large-scale stadium shows for Olympic and Commonwealth Games Ceremonies, and the like.

The company is a complete solution provider, bringing together a unique combination of creative and technical disciplines to produce transformative site-specific experiences. We offer our clients creative concept development, technical design, content production, equipment and infrastructure provision and on-site delivery — all from under the same roof.

The Electric Canvas is seeking an experienced industry professional to oversee the company’s day-today technical operations from our Sydney headquarters in the role of National Operations Manager. Significant production and technical experience are key to the role, however audio-visual experience is not essential. The successful individual will be expected to promote a strong, collaborative team environment within the company.

Job Title: National Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Chatswood headquarters (Sydney), occasional local and interstate travel required
Supervisor / Manager: Managing Director
Collaborators: Technical Director, Production Coordinator
Direct Reports: Technicians, Maintenance Manager, Warehouse Manager

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Oversee the company’s day-to-day technical operations
• Collaborative project resource planning
• Coordination, supervision and motivation of in-house technical team
• Crew bookings and coordination
• Coordination of on-site crew as required
• Freight and logistics planning and management
• Workplace health and safety management

Experience:

• Significant technical production experience within the events, theatre or film/TV industries (NB: extensive audio-visual experience is not essential)
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating a team

Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Highly organised
• Attention to detail
• High safety standards
• Good communication skills
• Competent computer skills (MS Office, Google Workspace, etc.)

Requirements:

• Forklift Licence (training can be arranged)
• HR or MR truck licence is an advantage
• EWP licences are an advantage
• Current clean driver’s licence and own transport
• Current passport

Performance Goals:

• Ensure the smooth running of technical operations leading to successful on-site delivery
• Promote a strong, collaborative team environment
• Manage the in-house technical team with professionalism and respect
• Implement and uphold strong workplace health and safety practices

What We Offer:

• Industry-leading salary commensurate with experience level
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Working with well-planned project workflows to ensure success
• Work-life balance flexibility
• On the job and outside training support as required
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment and deliver world-class projects