Casual Venue Technician

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a Casual Venue Technician to support lighting, sound, staging and AV operations at the Clocktower Centre in Melbourne. You will interpret event needs and set up accordingly, while delivering friendly customer service across performers, hirers and venue users.

The role requires experience in live events or performing arts venues, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in a performing arts venue or live events.
• Ability to set up and operate lighting, sound and AV equipment.
• Licences and safety training (e.g., Test and Tag, White Card, EWP) are valued.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lighting, sound, staging and audiovisual equipment for performances and events.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of venue equipment.
• Prepare rooms and set-ups per event requirements under supervision.
• Provide friendly, responsive service to clients, performers and hirers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Technical qualifications

Test and Tag licence

White Card

Elevated Work Platform licence

Tools

Stage lighting equipment

Sound equipment

Audiovisual systems

Event setup

Job description

• Casual position.
• Salary commencing at $49.88 per hour, plus 12% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
• SE-1.

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking Casual Venue Technicians to support the delivery of a diverse range of performances, events and functions at the Clocktower Centre. Working within our Performing Arts team, you will provide technical support across our 500-seat proscenium arch theatre, studio, creative spaces and function rooms. You will help deliver high-quality events by setting up and operating lighting, sound, staging and audiovisual equipment, while providing friendly and flexible customer service to performers, hirers and venue users.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lighting, sound, staging, mechanical and audiovisual equipment to meet the requirements of performances, events and functions.
• Assist with technical maintenance and repairs to venue equipment.
• Interpret event and room requirements and carry out function and meeting room set-ups under the direction of the Supervising Technician.
• Provide professional, friendly and responsive customer service to a diverse range of clients, performers, hirers and patrons.
• Work collaboratively with the Technical and wider Operations teams to ensure the smooth delivery of events.
• Follow relevant workplace health and safety procedures, including emergency evacuation requirements, to maintain a safe environment for staff, patrons and venue users.
• Assist with offsite activities as required.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a performing arts venue or a similar live event environment, with practical skills in setting up and operating technical equipment such as stage lighting, sound and audiovisual systems. An understanding of staging, scenery and theatrical flying systems will be highly regarded. You will bring a strong customer service focus, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively, prioritise competing demands and remain calm under pressure. You will be comfortable working under supervision while using your initiative to support clients and ensure safe, successful events. Relevant technical qualifications and a Test and Tag licence, White Card or Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licence will be well regarded. You must be available to work rostered shifts across Monday to Sunday, including early mornings, daytime and evenings.

Please note: Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and Council reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the current closing date.