Plans, organises, supervises and coordinates the activities of workers responsible for placing sets and properties, and operating lighting and sound equipment as part of film, television or stage productions.
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
2536-19 Stage Manager
移民澳洲时,212316 剧务 Stage Manager 属于 VETASSESS Group B 类职业,需要本科或更高级学位(Qualification/s assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or Australian higher degree level),如果取得学位的专业与提名职业相关需要近五年内最少有一年毕业后相关工作经验。如果学位专业不是高度相关,但有相关专业专业的专科,高级专科,副学士或研究生学历,需要近五年内至少二年本科毕业后相关工作经验。如果学位专业不是高度相关且没有其他相关专业学历,则需要近五年内至少三年毕业后相关工作经验。职业评估不需要雅思,评估函永久有效。本科毕业前的工作经验符合条件的也可以算作有效工作经验。
Stage managers plan and coordinate rehearsals and performances, including
supervision of the plotting and rehearsal of technical cues, props, stage
elements and moving scenery.
Stage managers work in all types of live performances. They work closely with
production departments, venue management, creative teams and performers. Stage
managers may be required to travel extensively. They work long hours,
including nights and weekends.
How much can I expect to earn?
Earnings data based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union
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Personal requirements
practical and organised
artistic flair
authority and tact
able to work under pressure
able to work as part of a team.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Art
School subjects that include some aspect of ART provide a useful background to
these jobs. In some cases an art-related subject is a pre-requisite for entry
to courses that provide the training for the job.
English
School subjects that include some aspect of English provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an English-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Performing Arts
School subjects that include some aspect of the PERFORMING ARTS provide a
useful background to these jobs. In some cases a performing arts subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Stage Manager
Stage managers may perform the following tasks:
analyse and interpret the script, plans, models and designs for all relevant technical and production information
consult with management, designers and the director to determine requirements for rehearsal and performance
undertake administrative duties, including prioritising tasks and determining production resources such as time, finance, personnel and physical space
prepare for rehearsals and obtain all required resources, such as props, costumes and settings
prepare and distribute all necessary rehearsal, production and performance documentation
prepare the prompt copy, which defines actors’ calls and movements, technical cues, stage elements, props and moving scenery, and front-of-house communications
organise the rehearsal space and process, including final transfer to the venue
supervise and direct backstage staff and members of the stage management team
give cues for lights, sound, cast entrances, moving scenery and other performance elements