Technical Director, Adelaide

Staging Connections is one of Asia Pacific’s leading event staging services provider. With over 25 years’ experience, more than 750 dedicated staff and operations across 100 locations, including in-house partnerships at over 70 premier venues. Staging Connections offers a range of technical, styling and design services to deliver highly professional corporate events.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a driven and qualified individual to join our Adelaide team in the role of Technical Director. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Technical Director is primarily responsible for the production of events. This role is instrumental in fostering and developing strong relationships with all of our sales, creative and operations departments to drive the success and smooth delivery of our shows. You will provide high end technical and event expertise and be a resource for the entire event production process from the event inception through to the final delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developing event objectives;
• Publishing show brief information including schedules, floor plans, schematics;
• On Site Event management;
• Attending client meetings and briefings;
• Researching new technology and maintaining knowledge of current technology trends;
• Providing on the job coaching and mentoring to crew;
• Managing the financial integrity of events; and
• Implementing and maintaining effective health and safety systems, complying with our OH&S and Risk Management Program.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION
• Experience in a senior role in a Staging production environment or equivalent;
• Understanding of CAD system used within Staging Connections;
• Experience in the Hospitality or Eventsindustry (highly desirable);
• Ability to translate customer requirements into technical production environment;
• Thorough technical understanding of audio and visual equipment;
• High level computer skills;
• Ability to work within budgets constraints;
• Highly developed leadership skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure

For more information on this role please phone Ashley Gabriel on 08 8159 9100. To submit your application, send your resume and a covering letter to Ashley Gabriel, agabriel@stagingconnections.com
Applications close COB 31 August 2011