Successful candidates will be deployed to the backstage of designated performing arts venues of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and receive on-the-job training in day-to-day operation of stage services. Training includes the techniques in preparing stage equipment, operating bar system and other stage systems according to schedule and programme rundown, ensuring operational safety, working with lighting and sound teams, managing requests from venue hirers etc, during stage setups, rehearsals, performances and move-outs. It also includes the skills of equipment cleaning and simple maintenance, staff and equipment deployment, drawing of simple stage plans, etc. (Note: Performing arts venues of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department provide theatre services to the public normally from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. Stage management team is responsible for the coordination and provision of integrated technical services to the users. Stage Management Trainees are required to work shifts and irregular hours; and work on Saturdays, Sundays and/or Public Holidays.)

Applicants should – (a) (i) have Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects including Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent [Note 1]; or (ii) have Level 2 / Grade E or above in five subjects including Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [Note 2] ; and (b) (i) have completed a certificate course related to technical production for theatrical entertainment or other related subjects from a tertiary education institute, continuing/ professional education institute or vocational training institute registered in Hong Kong, or equivalent; or (ii) have relevant working experience in stage technical production, including scenery building, operation or maintenance of stage/ lighting/ sound systems or equipment; and (c) have good command of spoken English and Cantonese.