Management jobs

$95,310 to $102,830 pa (HEW 6) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION

2 year fixed term appointment, Full-time, ECU City campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
ECU City
$95,310 to $102,830 pa (HEW 6)
2 year fixed term appointment, Full-time

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

WAAPA is one of the world’s leading performing arts academies, delivering the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia. Our students are able to develop their skills on-stage as an actor, dancer or musician, or behind the scenes in production, design or arts management.

As part of an exciting expansion plan, WAAPA will move into its brand-new world-class city campus in Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2026. This Creative Industries, Law, Business and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to develop into the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus will bring together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the university as it embarks on this further growth and transformational journey.

This is your chance to play your part in the launch of this unprecedented project, as we look towards our opening to students in 2026.

Find out more about ECU City and the impact your involvement can make on this exciting and career defining project.

About the Opportunity

WAAPA is seeking a Lighting Supervisor to ensure the efficient operation of WAAPA’s performance spaces. This position supports the teaching and production demands of WAAPA by overseeing all lighting equipment and supervising lighting technicians. The role involves hands-on technical support for performances and productions. The Lighting Supervisor ensures all activities align with WAAPA’s educational and commercial objectives, while upholding safety standards and contributing to the continuous improvement of production processes.

Some evening and weekend work will be required in this role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have significant experience as a Lighting Supervisor, Lighting Technician and operator. You will be able to demonstrate:

Experience managing, maintaining and troubleshooting professional theatrical lighting systems, control networks and intelligent fixtures in a live-performance or educational environment.
Proven ability to operate and program major lighting consoles (e.g. ETC Eos. GrandMA, Hog) and network protocols (sACN, Art-Net, DMX, RDM)
Experience supervising or mentoring technical staff or students in lighting operation
The ability to act with high levels of autonomy, initiative, adaptability, and with attention to detail.

Essential Qualifications

Licence to perform rigging at basic/intermediate rigging level
White Card (WHS)
EWP License

Desirable

Have or be prepared to attain:
Working at Height certification.
First Aid Certificate

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Ben Collins at ben.collins@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key criteria outlined above.

Advert Closure
Applications close on Sunday 30 November at 11.30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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