A paid Junior Props Buyer Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming scripted TV series based in Perth and surrounding regions. Applications close Monday, 5 June 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.

About the attachment

Role: Junior Props Buyer Attachment
Dates: Monday, 19 June 2023 (minimum eight weeks)
Location: Perth WA, some travel may be required

The successful candidate will complete a minimum eight consecutive weeks as a paid Junior Props Buyer Attachment under the expert guidance of the Assistant Art Director, Props Master and Senior Buyer, where they will:

• Assist in the creation and management of hand props.
• Assist in buying and dressing for new sets and location.
• Learn how to work within a large team and the collaboration required.
• Gain an understanding of the workflow within the Art Dept and how to work within the larger crew on set.
• Develop an understanding of how to break down a script.
• Develop an understanding of how to fulfil a creative brief provided by the Production Designer or Set Decorator.
• Make excellent professional connections within the Screen Industry.

Some travel to regional WA may be required. The production will provide accommodation, per diems and travel costs if travel is required.

Screenwest encourages applications from Western Australians from underrepresented and/or diverse groups, appropriate to the roles. The WA screen industry recognises diversity as differences in:

• gender;
• age;
• Indigenous identity;
• cultural and linguistic diversity (CaLD);
• disability;
• sexuality and gender identities (LGBTQI+);
• location (including urban communities and remote regions), and
• socio-economic status.

If the right candidate cannot be found for these roles, the attachment may be offered in another department.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

In addition to the requirements in the Screenwest Crew Attachment Guidelines and Terms of Trade, the successful applicant will possess:

• A driver’s license and own vehicle.
• The ability to follow instructions.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good communication skills.
• A good level of fitness as some lifting and moving props is required.

Special consideration will be given to applicants with:

• Basic WH&S Awareness
• Confidence in asking for advice and working without supervision when required.

How to Apply

The full guidelines and applications materials are available on the Crew Attachment Program page on the Screenwest website.

All program guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Screenwest Terms of Trade.

Applications close Monday, 5 June 2023 at 5:00pm AWST – submit via SmartyGrants below.

Program Contact

To talk to someone about this opportunity, applicants should contact:

Gabrielle Cole, Production Attraction & Services Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2117
E: gabrielle.cole@screenwest.com.au

www.screenwest.com.au

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