Full-Time Lighting Technicians

Crown Resorts; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive hourly rates

Free meals

Staff discounts

Complimentary onsite meals

Inclusive workplace

Career development opportunities

World-class productions

Job summary

Crown Resorts in Melbourne seeks an experienced Lighting Technician to lead lighting operations across Crown Melbourne's theatres and venues. You will work with world-class productions, operating lighting consoles, focusing and packing down shows, while mentoring casual crew and contractors.

Reporting to the Production & Technical Manager, the role emphasises safety, documentation and reliable, high-quality technical delivery for guests and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in theatrical lighting for live entertainment or major events.
• Proficiency with GrandMA3/GrandMA2 and ETC IOS.
• Experience leading technical teams or contractors.
• Strong troubleshooting and organisational skills.
• Ability to interpret lighting plots and show requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day lighting operations across Crown's theatre and entertainment venues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for lighting-related matters.
• Perform technical show duties including lighting console operation, follow spot operation and Duty Technician responsibilities.
• Support show installations, lighting system setup, programming, focusing, testing and pack-down.
• Lead and mentor casual lighting crew and contractors.
• Maintain lighting equipment, infrastructure and technical documentation.
• Support scheduling, rostering and operational planning activities.
• Ensure all lighting operations comply with safety and venue requirements.

Skills

Theatrical lighting

Lighting control systems

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading plots/drawings

Education

Test and Tag Qualification

Rigging Licence

Driver's Licence

Job description

Crown Resorts is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating fun, memorable, world-class experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, optimism, and an appetite for change - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop.

The Role

We're seeking experienced and passionate Lighting Technicians to join our Crown Live Theatre team.

Reporting to the Production & Technical Manager, this is a hands-on role responsible for delivering exceptional technical experiences across Crown Melbourne's theatre and entertainment venues. Working alongside world-class productions and events, you'll support day-to-day venue operations and ensure the highest standards of safety, technical delivery and operational excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Lead day-to-day lighting operations across Crown's theatre and entertainment venues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for lighting-related matters.
• Perform technical show duties including lighting console operation, follow spot operation and Duty Technician responsibilities.
• Support show installations, lighting system setup, programming, focusing, testing and pack-down.
• Lead and mentor casual lighting crew and contractors.
• Maintain lighting equipment, infrastructure and technical documentation.
• Support scheduling, rostering and operational planning activities.
• Ensure all lighting operations comply with safety and venue requirements

You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in theatrical lighting, live entertainment or major events.
• Strong knowledge of lighting control systems (GrandMA3, GrandMA2 and ETC IOS), programming and live production workflows.
• Experience leading technical teams, casual crew or contractors.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and organisational skills.
• The ability to interpret lighting plots, technical drawings and show requirements.

Desirable Qualifications & Licences

• Test and Tag Qualification.
• Rigging or Dogging Licence.
• Current Manual Driver's Licence.

What We Offer You

• Attractive hourly rates & free meals
• Generous discounts across Crown hotels, dining, parking and entertainment.
• Complimentary onsite meals at our 24/7 staff buffet
• A supportive and inclusive workplace that values individuality, diversity and belonging.
• Career development opportunities within one of Australia's leading entertainment and hospitality organisations.
• The opportunity to work on world-class productions and events.

Applications Close: Wednesday October 7th 2026

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