Drape Rigging & Event Tech — Full-Time, Above‑Award Pay

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

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.