CULTURE PROMOTION AND EVENTS OFFICE

Part-time Assistant Technical Officer (Stage/Audio) (several posts) (Ref. 240619009)

[Appointment Period: twelve months]

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) assist in providing technical support to the multi-purpose 1025-seat Jockey Club Auditorium and 244-seat Chiang Chen Studio Theatre and production of diversified events;

(b) take charge in the day-to-day operations and management of the venue technical facilities;

(c) be responsible for the stage management and operation of the stage equipment / audio system of the venues and perform other technical support services, including but not limited to lighting/visual systems and on rotational basis to ensure the delivery of professional technical service and smooth operation of the venues;

(d) provide and ensure the proper repair and maintenance of all venue facilities; 

(e) liaise with venue hirers to resolve technical issues; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office or his/her delegates.

The appointee will be required to work on irregular hours as well as on Saturdays/Sundays/public holidays.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree with relevant disciplines, or a diploma/certificate of The Hong Kong Academy for Performance Arts plus not less than three years of relevant experience in audio operation and design / stage management in performing venues OR five passes in HKCEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A; Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards), Chinese Language (Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards) and Mathematics plus not less than eight years of experience in the aforesaid fields;

(b) knowledge of stage management, theatre lighting, sound, audio-visual and/or film projection;

(c) a good command of English and Chinese, with proficiency in Putonghua being an advantage;

(d) good interpersonal skills; and

(e) good computer literacy, with proficiency in AutoCAD 2008 Standalone version.

Conditions of Service 

The remuneration rate is HK$160 per hour.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general).  Consideration of applications will commence on 26 June 2024 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.