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Careers at MPH Australia
MPH Australia is a specialist production lighting company delivering lighting systems and technical services for concerts, tours, festivals and major live events throughout Australia.
Our work ranges from warehouse preparation and logistics through to the design, deployment and operation of complex lighting, power and data systems in live production environments.
We employ people across technical, warehouse, logistics, account management and business support functions. Different roles require different experience, but across the company we look for the same things: sound judgement, professional standards, accountability, technical curiosity and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Professional standards and clear responsibilities
Live production is demanding work. It requires good planning, competent people and clarity about who is responsible for what.
MPH uses defined position descriptions, operational processes and documented procedures to establish responsibilities and provide consistency across our work.
For production employees, individual responsibilities are also assigned for each Job, with appropriate supervision and escalation available when required.
The objective is not process for process’s sake. Good systems allow people to understand what is expected of them, make appropriate decisions within their role and concentrate on delivering the work safely and effectively.
Training and professional development
Technical capability is important to MPH, and training takes several forms.
Employees receive practical on-the-job training from experienced colleagues as part of their normal work. MPH also conducts structured internal training in company systems, equipment, safety requirements and operating procedures.
Where relevant to an employee’s role, MPH may provide external training and nationally recognised qualifications, including areas such as:
- High-risk work and rigging qualifications;
- Working safely at heights;
- Elevated work platforms;
- Forklift operation;
- Heavy vehicle licences; and
- Other technical or safety-related training.
Training and development requirements vary by position and are considered as employees gain experience and take on additional responsibility.
Experienced technical teams
MPH employs experienced lighting technicians, technical supervisors, electricians and riggers and works with highly experienced production professionals throughout the industry.
Our systems can involve large fixture counts, distributed power, complex data networks, rigging infrastructure and significant logistical coordination.
For developing technicians, this provides exposure to experienced people and sophisticated production systems. For established professionals, it provides the opportunity to work in an environment where technical competence and good preparation are expected.
The work
MPH works across live music, touring, festivals and other large-scale production environments.
Depending on the position, employees may work predominantly from our Tullamarine facility, at venues throughout Melbourne, or on productions elsewhere in Australia.
Some roles involve significant touring or irregular production hours. Others operate primarily within ordinary business hours.
Where a role involves touring, travel or significant work outside ordinary hours, this will be made clear during recruitment.
Systems, equipment and facilities
Our Tullamarine operation supports the preparation, maintenance, testing and deployment of a substantial inventory of professional production lighting equipment.
We continually review our equipment and systems with a focus on reliability, interoperability, safety and efficient deployment.
Warehouse processes cover equipment preparation, testing, maintenance and de-preparation so that equipment is properly accounted for and ready for its next use.
A clean, organised and functional workplace is an operational requirement, not simply a presentation standard.
Safety focus
Safety is a fundamental requirement of working at MPH.
Our work involves electrical systems, rigging, heavy equipment, vehicles, machinery, working at height and frequently changing production environments. Safety requirements are therefore incorporated into our operational procedures, equipment systems, training and day-to-day planning.
Employees are expected to identify hazards, raise concerns and stop or escalate work where an appropriate safe method has not been established.
Meeting a production requirement is important. Meeting it safely is non-negotiable.
Touring conditions
Touring is an important part of a number of MPH technical roles and can involve extended working days, travel and periods away from home.
We aim to provide employees with as much information as practicable about production schedules, expected work periods and travel arrangements before a tour or production commences.
MPH maintains standards for touring arrangements, including accommodation and transport, and touring employees are paid in accordance with the employment conditions applicable to their role.
Remuneration and employment conditions
Remuneration is determined according to the position, the employee’s experience and responsibilities, and the applicable employment arrangements.
Where the Live Performance Award applies, MPH complies with its requirements, including applicable overtime, penalties, allowances, travel and touring provisions. Some positions are remunerated above the applicable Award minimum.
The remuneration and employment conditions applying to a particular position are outlined during recruitment and confirmed in the employee’s employment agreement.
Contribution and progression
MPH is large enough to undertake substantial productions but small enough that individual performance matters.
Employees are encouraged to contribute to improvements in equipment, processes and working methods. Operational experience is particularly valuable when reviewing how work can be performed more safely, reliably or efficiently.
Career progression at MPH is based on capability, experience, demonstrated performance and the requirements of the business. Employees may progress into positions involving greater technical responsibility, supervision, coordination or management as appropriate.
Australian owned and operated
MPH Australia is Australian owned and operated.
We have worked in the Australian live production industry for many years and intend to continue building technical capability, employment and production infrastructure within Australia.