Live Production and Technical Services Trainee

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council offers a Live Production and Technical Services Traineeship for 12 months, fixed term full time, located in Rockhampton. Earn while you learn and gain hands-on experience while pursuing a Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services under expert mentorship.

You will support delivery of technical services across venues, setting up audio, lighting and staging equipment and assisting with maintenance and event operations, developing industry skills and a

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in live production and technical services.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outcome-driven team environment.
• Positive attitude to safety with observational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high‑quality technical services across venues.
• Set up audio, lighting and staging equipment for events.
• Assist with maintenance and event operations.
• Contribute to a dynamic team bringing performances to life.

Skills

Interest in live production

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services

Job description

Live Production and Technical Services Trainee

Live Production and Technical Services Trainee

Fixed Term (12 months) Full Time

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Location – Rockhampton

Earn While You Learn

Whether you were involved in school productions, enjoy working with technology, or love being part of a team that brings events to life, RRC Live Production & Technical Services Traineeship could be the perfect next step.

This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards aCertificate III in Live Production and Technical Services,all while being mentored by experienced professionals at Rockhampton Regional Council.

As aTrainee in Live Production and Technical Services, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality technical services across our venues. From setting up audio, lighting, and staging equipment to assisting with maintenance and event operations, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that brings performances and events to life.

This12-month, Fixed Term Full Time traineeshipis perfect for someone who’s enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to learn. You’ll gain valuable industry skills, contribute to exciting community events, and build a strong foundation for a future in live production.

Curious about where a career with Council could take you? Join us on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 for an inspiring Information Session where you’ll connect with current employees and supervisors, meet the recruitment team, discover real stories and career journeys and explore exciting opportunities and pathways within Council. See link below for more information.

What we are looking for

• An interest in pursuing a career in the live production and technical services industry.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, outcome driven team environment.
• Positive attitude to safety with a high level of observational skills.
• A desire to provide a quality customer service experience.
• Enthusiastic and motivated individual who is able to use initiative.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must be

• Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.
• Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.
• In possession of a C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional).
• Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. This position is subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):

• Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)
• People with disability
• Long-term unemployed job seekers
• Displaced workers
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Women re-entering the workforce
• Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)
• Veterans and ex-ADF personnel and their families
• Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)

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