The 2017/18 Rooftop Movies season will run from 1 December 2017 to 31 March 2018.

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1 Position Description Site & Venue Manager Rooftop Movies About Rooftop Movies Rooftop Movies is a pop-up outdoor cinema produced by Artrage, a not-for-profit cultural organisation that s been at the forefront of developing arts and culture in Western Australia since Artrage produces the FRINGE WORLD Festival, the largest annual event in WA and the third largest Fringe Festival in the world. All proceeds from Rooftop Movies go towards the Fringe Fund, a charitable fund dedicated to helping fringe artists shine. You can find out more about the positive impact of the FRINGE WORLD Festival and the work of Artrage here: You can find out more about the FRINGE FUND here. Located on the top floor of the CPP carpark in Northbridge, Rooftop Movies has been entertaining audiences annually each summer since 2012 thanks to the support of the City of Perth and City of Perth Parking. The 2017/18 Rooftop Movies season will run from 1 December 2017 to 31 March About the Role The Rooftop Movies Site & Venue Manager oversees smooth, customer orientated operations across the season ensuring all staff and contractors working at the venue are focussed on delivering fantastic patron experiences. The role also performs some technical duties including ingestion of digital cinema content, formatting cinema playlists and fulfilling projectionist duties on some nights. The Rooftop Movies Site & Venue Manager works closely with the Rooftop Movies Program Manager and oversees a team of Venue Supervisors alongside other food and beverage, front-of-house and security personnel to make Rooftop Movies the most memorable outdoor cinema experience in Perth. Working with and reporting to the Artrage Chief Executive, Marketing Director and Production Manager at various times over the season, the position also plays a key role in assisting with the build and bump-out of the Rooftop Movies site an exciting and creative project in its own right. 1

2 Application process In your application, please provide: A statement that addresses the skills required for the role (no more than 1 page in length); Confirmation that you have read and can accept the contract start and end date as listed; and A current resume with contact details of two professional referees. Application closing date: Midnight WST Thursday 19 October Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Applications can only be sent via as Adobe PDF files with a total size of no more than 2MB. Do not attach ZIP or password protected files. your application to hello@rooftopmovies.com.au with Site & Venue Manager in the Subject heading before the application closing date. Any questions or queries regarding the application process or position can be directed to the FRINGE WORLD Production Manager, at production@fringeworld.com.au By submitting an application for this position, you acknowledge and accept our Privacy Policy, which is available to view on our website. Selection Process Shortlisted applicants will be asked to take part in an interview with the Production Manager and Program Coordinator. Interviews will be conducted in person between in October. Telephone/Skype interviews will only be scheduled if the applicant is not currently in Perth. Successful applicant/s will be notified in October. ` Contract Details Salary: Fixed Term Contract: $22,500 plus Superannuation Contributions Contract Period: Working Hours: Monday 6 November 2017 to Friday 20 April Weeks Total The role is fulltime during lead up and build of the venue as well as during venue bumpout. The role drops back to equivalent of four days a week during the season. This is roughly made up of 2 weeks FT pre-production training alongside the Artrage Production Manager and Rooftop Movies Program Manager in all equipment used on site as well as venue operations and systems. 2 weeks FT event build 4 days a week during the season overseeing venue management and site maintenance 16 weeks. 1 week FT bump out. 2 weeks FT post-production inventory and event finalisation Working Location: Rooftop Movies and the Artrage Office, Northbridge 2

3 Position Description Position Title Reports to Direct Reports Works with Rooftop Movies Site & Venue Manager FRINGE WORLD Production Manager Nil Rooftop Movies Program Manager, Rooftop Movies Venue Supervisors, Box Office staff, Candy Bar staff, Bar Staff, Food Vendors, Security Key Accountabilities Planning, Venues Operations and Maintenance Maintain safe work practices pre, during and post event operations. Assist the Production Manager with finalising all hires, purchases and infrastructure deliveries and collections. Assist the Production Manager with rosters, inductions and daily task lists for Site Crew. Manage the successful bump in and out of the event site. Oversee the build and pack of the Candy Bar. Ensure that all venue facilities are in clean working order. Perform venue operation check of facilities including lights, bins, toilets, blackboards, signage and furniture. Preserve the site to a high standard, and ensure that the venue runs smoothly. Ensure venue signage is installed and maintained. Answer after hours calls or texts, and assist staff when necessary. Cinema Operations Operate and maintain digital cinema equipment, including sound system, projector and server. Manage the ingestion of digital cinema content to digital server. Manage the timely acquisition and return of cinema content. Testing films, cinematic equipment and sound system. Health and Safety Ensure all OH&S Infrastructure onsite has been tested and is compliant. Oversee the health and safety of all staff, identify hazards, assess risks and make changes where necessary. Ensure working practices adhere to Rooftop Movies Health & Safety Policies and Procedures and with broader Health & Safety regulations. In particular, ensure operational delivery is safe at all times and conforms to the applicable legislative and licensing requirements. Notify the Production Manager of any Health & Safety issues that arise onsite or in the workshop. Venue Staff Management Oversee Front of House and Box Office staff and provide assistance where possible. Oversee security staff, provide a nightly brief and assist where possible. General Patron Services and customer service duties. Ensure excellent customer service and patron experience. 3

4 Reporting Complete a daily venue maintenance checklist and report any issues to the Production Manager. Report any staff issues to Program Manager. Customer Service Respond to enquiries and complaints from the general public when on site. Work with security personnel on communicating entry requirements to patrons. Deliver a high standard of customer service for patrons, clients and stakeholders of Rooftop Movies. Team and Development Assist the Production Manager with staff recruitment, rosters and daily staff schedules. Develop a close working relationship and work collaboratively with the FRINGE WORLD Production, Operations, Site and Technical staff. Work collaboratively with all other Rooftop Movies team members including the Artrage and Fringe World marketing and partnership teams and other colleagues in order to meet organisational objectives. Assist in the management and efficiency of all Production team members, resolve performance issues and provide feedback to encourage development. Other Duties Skills Undertake any other duties assigned by the Executive Team, which might reasonably be deemed to be within the scope of the role and having regard for the skills and qualifications relating to the role. Essential Production and/or technical experience Experience in event or venue management Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure. Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box. Desirable Experience in operating digital cinema equipment. Experience with audio systems. Experience in a Cinema or Theatre work environment Forklift License First Aid Certificate C Class License White Card 4

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