Production Assistant - Part Time

Newtown High School of the Performing Arts is seeking a Production assistant to support the Drama faculty

Job Title: Production Assistant

Location: Newtown High School of the Performing Arts – Drama Department

Position Type: Part-Time Casual (2 Days a Week) Start Date: Semester 2, 2025 (ongoing)

Compensation: $46.75 per hour

Role Overview:

The Drama Department at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts is actively seeking a dedicated Production Assistant to support the faculty and manage various production resources, with a primary focus on the costume and props departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Costume Management: Maintain and organize the costume store, ensuring costumes are well-curated for performances, along with performing basic laundry and upkeep.

• Prop Oversight: Manage the prop stores for productions and showcases, ensuring all items are accessible and well-organized.

• Collaboration: Work closely with staff and directors to address costume and prop requirements for productions and showcases.

• Production Support: Assist in all aspects of productions, performances, and showcases, providing support to faculty and students as needed.

• Administrative Duties: Conduct data entry and other administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations within the Drama faculty.

• Additional Support: Contribute to co-curricular programs and initiatives as directed by the Head of Drama.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Proficient IT skills, with the ability to manage schedules and communications with a range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and/or experience in costume and prop management.
• A genuine passion for theatre and the performing arts.

Requirements:

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is mandatory.
• Willingness to complete onboarding with the Department of Education as a Non-Teaching Employee.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting the arts and possess the relevant experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Please send an EOI outlining your suitability for this position to Daniel Kavanagh, Head Teacher Drama Department NHSPA by close of business Friday the 27th June

daniel.kavanagh@det.nsw.edu.au