Drape Rigger / Event Technician

Platinum Staffing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Staffing in Melbourne is seeking a reliable Drape Rigger / Event Technician to support major event productions. The role involves rigging drapes, assisting with bump-ins and bump-outs, and helping the production team with staging and technical setups.

The ideal candidate enjoys physical work, pays close attention to safety, and can work independently or within a team. Occasional night work is required with time off given afterward.

Qualifications

• Experience in rigging, drape installation, staging, or event production.
• Physically capable of labour and working at heights.
• Strong focus on safety and attention to detail.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to work occasional nights for event operations.

Responsibilities

• Rigging and installing drapes to required specifications.
• Assisting with event bump-in and bump-out operations.
• Operating lifts (additional rate applies).
• Setting up staging, backdrops, and other event elements.
• Ensuring safety and maintaining equipment; reporting defects.
• Working with production to meet deadlines.

Skills

Rigging

Drape install

Event production

Safety

Teamwork

Tools

Lifts operation

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (with occasional night work for event bump-ins/outs)

Award: Amusement Award (paid above award rates)

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, hands-on Drape Rigger / Event Technician to join a leading event production company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, problem-solving, and being part of exciting event setups across major events.

The successful candidate will be responsible for rigging drapes, assisting with event bump-ins and bump-outs, and supporting the production team with general technical and staging requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Rigging and installing drapes to required specifications.
• Assisting with event bump-in and bump-out operations.
• Operating lifts (additional rate applies).
• Working with the production team to set up staging, backdrops, and event elements.
• Ensuring all work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining equipment and reporting any defects.
• Following schedules and completing tasks within deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in rigging, drape installation, staging, or event production (preferred but not essential).
• Comfortable with physical labour and working at heights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, professionalism, and good communication skills.
• Willingness to work occasional nights for event operations (a day off is provided afterward).
• Above-award pay rates.
• Consistent full-time hours.
• Opportunity to work on exciting events and production builds.
• Supportive team environment with room for growth.

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