Teacher of Live Production (Lighting)

About the role

TAFE NSW is recruiting a part-time Teacher of Live Production (lighting) for its Nirimba campus, working 26.25 hours per week (0.75 FTE). The successful candidate will be based at the Quakers Hill campus but deliver regularly at the other metropolitan centres. The role is open to applicants with current and high-level entertainment industry and live production lighting skills covering theatre, rock and corporate environments.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the Technical Live Production training program and prepare learning sessions and assessments
• Assess and review student progress and the effectiveness of teaching
• Maintain up-to-date delivery and assessment materials and keep technical knowledge current
• Liaise with industry, other providers and the community so that training stays relevant
• Keep records up to date and cooperate with colleagues on quality improvement and continuous improvement practices

Required profile

• Diploma level or equivalent qualification in Live Production Lighting
• At least three years of post-qualification industry experience, gained within the last five years
• Teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Commitment to ongoing development of VET knowledge, industry currency and trainer/assessor competence
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check and eligibility as an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen

Required skills

• Advanced skills in entertainment lighting, including lighting control systems across multiple platforms, lighting rigging, networks and system configuration
• Sound knowledge of vision and audio systems, live production technologies and industry business practices
• Experience in professional live entertainment environments; lighting design experience is desirable but not essential

What we offer

• Salary package of $111,798 - $132,585, including base salary of $98,499 - $116,813, employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading paid pro rata
• Ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs and flexible working options