Casual Theatre Technician

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Great office location in Liverpool CBD

Professional development opportunities

Subsidised parking

Pre-employment checks

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking casual theatre technicians to support the Technical Producer, Assistant Technical Producer, and event teams with lighting, sound and AV for theatre, dance, music and multi-media programs.

You will set up, operate and strike equipment for live performances and hires, ensuring WHS compliance and safe, efficient technical support for presenters and venues.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in live production, performances, and/or technical services.
• At least 3 years' experience relating to the entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical installation and operation for theatre programs (lighting, sound, AV).
• Set up, strike and operate equipment to support small to large performances and events.
• Follow WHS practices and risk management procedures during technical support.

Skills

Live production experience

Time management

Teamwork

Lighting/AV equipment

Education

Qualifications in live production/technical services

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

WHY US

We believe it's important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future.
Join part of Council's Community and Lifestyle team with dedicated staff working in civic & executive services, library & children's services, delivering events, supporting recreation and community development.

JOB DETAILS

Casual $39 to $43 per hour + Super 35 hours, 5 days/week over a 7-day bandwidth

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide assistance to the Technical Producer, Assistant Technical Producer, Events Producers, Engagement and Hire Team and Curatorial Team in the provision of technical (Lighting, sound and audio visual) installation and operation for a diverse range of theatre programs including dance, music, multi-media, film and special events, as well as in-house/external events which all contribute to the centre's theatre program.

Casual theatre technicians are responsible for the provision of services and technical support to presenters to meet production requirements compliant with relevant technical and arts venue requirements. This includes working with the Technical Producer and Assistant Technical Producer in setting up, striking and operating all equipment to support a range of small to large live performances, events and hires. This technical support is to be provided with properly developed and managed WHS practices and risk management procedures.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Qualifications/Licences

Recognised qualifications in live production, performances, and/or technical services, and/or at least 3 years' experience relating to the entertainment industry.

Experience

• Demonstrated technical experience in an arts organisation and working within a team to produce live performance activities including theatre, dance, music, launches, conferences, workshops, festivals and small to large community events for a range of spaces and clients
  Safe and efficient management of stage lighting, audio and audio-visual equipment
• Sound experience in the use of computer hardware and software, including Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook
• Sound experience as a lighting, sound and/or audio-visual technician and experience using theatrical electrical equipment and a range of lighting and sound desks as well as maintenance of theatrical equipment.
• Experience and proven time management skills for high-pressure and competing deadlines and the ability to effectively prioritise work and meet production and organisational deadlines.
• Evidence of initiative and self-motivation as well as effective team member.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
• Access to fitness passport
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD and with subsidised parking available.
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
• This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

CLOSING 27 November @8PM

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Ken McElroy, Talent Acquisition Partner at ********@liverpool.nsw.gov.au