Assistant Sound Designer - First Nations Capacity Building Role - Unlimited Growth Potential

About us 

Queensland's premier arts festival, Brisbane Festival heralds the promise of play and celebration as it lights up the city each September in a blaze of colour. 

We create extraordinary art, taking up residence throughout the river city, atop iconic landmarks and deep into the suburbs. We host captivating live performances and installations from home and across the world. Our Festival reflects the diverse communities that give Brisbane its unique voice. We invite audiences to Be Bold with us, to expect art unexpected with open hearts and minds; to be entertained, inspired and amazed. 

Brisbane Festival acknowledges this country’s First Nations people and with their leadership and guidance, we celebrate that deep cultural legacy. We create a rich multi-arts program made by and with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Our artists, people and partners are ambitious and agile dreamers who make the impossible possible through passion, hard work and care.

Position Summary

Brisbane Festival is recruiting for an emerging Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Sound Design Assistant Placement to join the Brisbane Festival production team. The role will work closely with award-winning Sound Designer, Guy Webster, on the planning and delivery of a range of Brisbane Festival projects. 

This position is a paid role as part of the Brisbane Festival capacity building program, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, that provides paid opportunities for emerging arts workers to develop their skills alongside leading artists and arts workers.

The role will commence in July a part time basis, with hours increasing in August for delivery of the 2024 Brisbane Festival – contracted hours to be negotiated with the candidate in due course.

Reporting

Reports to:  Sound Designer, Head of Programming

Positions reporting to role:  N/A   

Communication

In respect to internal and external relations the Sound Design Assistant – First Nation will:

• Report to Sound Designer and Head of Programming;
• Liaise with the Technical team and appropriate staff members to carry out your role; 
• Provide the Sound Designer and/or Head of Programming with weekly updated pertaining to developments and activities. This may take place in writing or in the form of a meeting.

Roles and Duties

Specific roles and duties will be tailored to the applicant, in consultation with their supervisor, but may include:

• Working collaboratively with Guy Webster, assisting in creation of the Sound Design for an exciting large scale public art activation
• Supporting the Sound Designer to provide guidance to the producer on preferred sound equipment options
• Contributing to the preparation of lists of equipment for rehearsal and production
• Attending design presentation meetings and monthly production meetings and additional production meetings as reasonably required
• Supporting the Sound Designer to work to an approved budget and ensuring variations are raised for timely discussion with the Head of Programming and the Technical Director
• Assisting in bump in and coordination of crew to support the production Sound Design.

Systems

• Utilise the organisation-wide systems in accordance with policies and procedures provided;

WHS

• Take an active role in effectively implementing Brisbane Festival’s WHS policy.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
2. Identifying as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
3. Being accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived
4. A team player who is passionate about the arts, events and safety
5. A fast learner willing to adapt to a proven system of production and technical practice
6. Knowledge of industry trends, technology and best practice
7. Work experience and/or studies in sound design

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via our online application form only:

https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/info/employment/application. 

Address your application to: Bella Ford – Head of Programming.  For enquiries contact: [email protected].

Please provide your CV including at least two referees, as well as a statement indicating how you meet the selection criteria listed. A cover letter is optional.

Short-listed applicants should be available for interview from week commencing Monday 10 June 2024. All applications are strictly confidential.

This position is open for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the position is held by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, and the exemption in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 applies.

Brisbane Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our vision is to have a team which reflects the breadth and diversity of Brisbane’s population.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM Monday 10 June 2024 .