About Qtopia Sydney

Qtopia Sydney is an ACNC registered not-for-profit organisation committed to empowerment, inclusivity, celebration, challenge and education. Our public exhibitions temporary displays and community engagement and education programs are resolute in their intent to represent the history and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community with integrity, authenticity and accuracy.

Launching in Sydney in February 2024, Qtopia Sydney will feature historical and archival objects, imagery, video and audio, to tell some of the stories of this significant period within Australia’s history. Additionally, the Live at Qtopia Sydney program will expand to three locations around Darlinghurst and see hundreds of performers take to stage every year.

As Australia’s first Centre for Queer History and Culture, our Live programs serve to provide live engagement opportunities to extend the knowledge, empathy and understanding gained from a visit to the exhibitions, by provoking conversation through the mediums of live performance and events. Our flagship Theatre, the Loading Dock, will host 15 mainstage Productions in 2024, with an array of festivals and smaller Arts experiences partnering with us to celebrate a range of stories and storytellers.

Main Purpose

The Venue Manager is responsible for the day to day operational management of Qtopia Sydney’s Loading Dock Theatre. They will work closely with the Curator for Culture and Technical Manager to ensure that the Theatre is operating at a standard consistent with the core values of Qtopia Sydney.

The Venue Manager is responsible for directly managing part-time/casual employees within the theatre (eg. Technical Manager, FOH staff) and many volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

Venue Operations

• Ensure the efficient operation of the Loading Dock Theatre
• Run the Loading Dock Theatre foyer and bar. This position requires the holding of a RSA license.

Management

• Provide support to Artists hiring the Loading Dock Theatre
• Manage the Loading Dock to ensure the building is operational, secure and well maintained
• Oversee the volunteers for each shift ensuring that they are inducted, given tasks and opportunities

Health and Safety

• Ensures a safe working environment in the Theatre for all users and members of the public
• Being fully conversant with all relevant regulations for the theatre promulgated by government, local authorities, trading standards, fire authorities,Qtopia Sydney and any other appropriate bodies;
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for hiring artists, volunteers, staff and audience members
• Keeping detailed records of safety checks on all equipment
• Keeping detailed records of any WHS or accident reports

Relationships

• Maintain effective relationships with major stakeholders
• Act as an ambassador for Qtopia Sydney at all times

Salary: TBC based on candidate

Hours: Approx 20-25 per week (mostly Wed-Sun). Can be Part Time or Shared Part Time.

Direct Report: Lead Curator - Culture

next steps

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A position description is attached.

With three venues we are looking for a number of applicants to fill these roles. This particular job brief is for a permanent part time position (or shared permanent part time position) for the Loading Dock. For our other venues, casual Venue Management roles are available. Email to apply.