National Operations Manager – The Electric Canvas
Full Time - Chatswood, NSW.
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
To apply please send cover letter and CV to employment@theelectriccanvas.com.au
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