Lighting Technician for Live Events

City of Whittlesea; Whittlesea; On-site; AUD 55,104 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

The City of Whittlesea’s Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC) seeks a skilled Technician to lead lighting setup, operation and breakdown for events. You will manage a wide range of technical equipment and work with new inventory like Riedel Bolero intercoms, dLive consoles, and GrandMA3 lighting control.

You should bring a strong theatre technology background, problem-solving in live environments, a commitment to safety, and clear communication with the team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in theatre technology and lighting for live events.
• Experience with Riedel Bolero, dLive and GrandMA3 is highly valued.
• Excellent communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety and precision in handling technical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and breakdown lighting and related equipment for events.
• Manage a range of technical equipment to ensure smooth event execution.
• Collaborate with technical and production teams to deliver high-quality performances.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain equipment in optimal condition.

Skills

Lighting systems knowledge

Live event troubleshooting

Stagecraft

Communication

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Riedel Bolero

Allen & Heath dLive

GrandMA3

Job description

The City of Whittlesea’s Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC) seeks a skilled Technician to lead lighting setup, operation and breakdown for events. You will manage a wide range of technical equipment and work with new inventory like Riedel Bolero intercoms, dLive consoles, and GrandMA3 lighting control.

You should bring a strong theatre technology background, problem-solving in live environments, a commitment to safety, and clear communication with the team.