Lead Staging & Fly Operator – Live Theatre

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

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary onsite meals

Discounts across Crown hotels, dining,

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Crown Resorts in Melbourne is seeking experienced Stage Operators to join Crown Live Theatre. You will lead staging, mechanist and fly operations across theatre productions, rehearsals and live events, reporting to the Production & Technical Manager.

The role requires strong knowledge of stage machinery, rigging practices and safety standards, plus the ability to lead casual crews and coordinate planning and technical delivery to the highest standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in staging, mechanist or fly system operations within theatre, live entertainment or event environments.
• Demonstrated experience performing Mechanist, Flyperson or Duty Technician responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of stage machinery, fly systems, rigging practices and staging operations.
• Experience leading technical teams, casual crew or contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead staging, mechanist and fly operations across theatre productions, rehearsals, performances and live events.
• Act as the primary point of contact for staging and fly system requirements.
• Perform key technical show functions including Mechanist, Flyperson and Duty Technician duties.
• Oversee the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of stage machinery, fly systems and staging infrastructure.
• Lead and develop casual crew and contractors while fostering a positive and safety‑focused team culture.
• Support rostering, crew allocation and operational planning activities.
• Ensure staging documentation, production requirements and operating procedures are delivered accurately and compliantly.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely and to the highest technical standards.

Skills

Stage operations

Mechanist

Fly systems

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Working at Heights Licence

Elevated Work Platform Licence

Test and Tag Qualification

Manual Driver’s Licence

Rigging Certification

Job description

Crown Resorts in Melbourne is seeking experienced Stage Operators to join Crown Live Theatre. You will lead staging, mechanist and fly operations across theatre productions, rehearsals and live events, reporting to the Production & Technical Manager.

The role requires strong knowledge of stage machinery, rigging practices and safety standards, plus the ability to lead casual crews and coordinate planning and technical delivery to the highest standards.