Department of Education / Schools Spectacular Audio Director - SS-24-01

The scope of work for The Audio Director is:

• Design an audio system to suit the needs of the arena production, the subsequent television broadcast and the budget available.

• When required, to write the audio specifications in conjunction with the technical production team to send to potential suppliers for quotation purposes. It is the intention that the audio contractors as part of their tender responses present two options of loudspeaker designs for the venue. Audio specifications created by the Audio Director will be required to provide for this.

• Participate in the evaluation of quotations received for supply of audio system.

• Provide expert knowledge and guidance in the selection of the audio equipment supplier.

• Provide CAD drawings of the audio design to the technical production team and Department.

• Attend pre-production meetings, briefings and rehearsals as required. Coordinate any pre-bump in programming, attendance/consultation at rehearsals as required.

• Attend the preliminary and sitzprobe rehearsals held prior to show week, for orchestra and stage band.

• Be across all aspects of the bump in and installation of the sound system at the live venue.

• Supervise the audio team during any possible pre-rig, production week, sound checks, technical checks and final rehearsals.

• The Audio Director will lead the audio team during the production week. Any associated costs for additional personnel engaged by the audio director to be met by the audio director.

• Liaise and interface with the television audio director as required.

• Provide expertise in the development of the audio mix for television.

• Coordinate, supervise and produce the broadcast audio mix in the week following the broadcast recording, including the final Mastering prior to broadcast. This should be in consultation with the Arena Producer, Music Director and Broadcast Audio Director.

• Facilitate the incorporation of VET students into Audio Teams for quality experiences with suitably qualified personnel

• Liaise and interface with the music team as required.

• Attend post event evaluation.

Perform other audio related duties as required.

Refer to Additional Details / Instructions

Event is held at Qudos bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

Arts Unit offices are in Lewisham, NSW

The Contractor must comply with the following standards, codes, and guidelines:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
• National Code of Practice for Manual Handling
• NSW Procurement Board Policy Framework
• Implementation Guidelines for NSW Government Procurement.
• NSW Department of Education Statement of Business Ethics.
• NSW Government Work Health & Safety Management Systems and Auditing Guidelines.
• Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013
• Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) (Child Employment) Regulation 2015
• Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Regulation 2012
• The Department of Education Code of Conduct.
• The Arts Unit Schools Spectacular Code of Conduct

Ongoing throughout the year culminating in the event late November