Operations Coordinator

Bathurst Regional Council; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to lead the technical, operational and facilities functions. You will guide the department, ensuring the right people, resources, and systems are in place to deliver shows and events.

You’ll develop staff, plan budgets and contribute to future investment, while maintaining safety, asset registers and compliance. A collaborative, problem‑solving leader with strong communication will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience in a similar role.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in technical production, venue operations or similar.
• Detailed understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation as it applies in theatre and public venues.
• Problem solving, planning skills and a solution orientated attitude.
• Ability to advise on the maintenance and technical requirements of the venue.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• A desire and ability to work in a team environment.
• Current C class drivers’ licence.
• Knowledge of technology in all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead BMEC's technical and production functions and oversee staff.
• Coordinate staffing and resources for shows and events.
• Develop briefs for technical and operational needs and ensure proper setup for each production.
• Maintain oversight of equipment, asset, maintenance and compliance registers.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning skills

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Tech knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced technical or operations leader who loves bringing great events to life, developing people and making things work better?

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Operations Coordinator to join the BMEC Leadership Team and oversee our technical, operational and facilities functions.

At the heart of this role is leading the department and making sure BMEC has the right people, resources, equipment and systems in place to successfully deliver our shows and events. You’ll lead our technical and custodian teams, plan and coordinate staffing and resources, develop clear technical and operational briefs, and ensure each production and venue hire is properly planned and set up for success.

You’ll take a forward-looking approach to the department, developing and upskilling staff, anticipating future workforce and training needs, identifying equipment and technology requirements, and supporting budgets and business cases for future investment. You’ll also maintain oversight of technical equipment, asset, maintenance and compliance registers, ensuring inspections, servicing, certifications, equipment condition and future replacement needs are effectively planned and tracked.

As BMEC’s technical and production lead, you’ll be a key source of advice and expertise across the venue. This includes working alongside our creative producer to support the development of Local Stages in house productions, providing practical and creative advice around staging, technical feasibility, production solutions, equipment and resourcing.

You’ll also oversee the venue’s facilities and maintenance programs, championing safe work practices and ensuring effective systems, controls, records and compliance processes are in place to keep BMEC safe, well maintained and operationally ready and compliant.

As part of the BMEC Leadership Team, you’ll work collaboratively across the organisation, contribute to the broader planning and development of the venue, and help us continually improve our systems, capability and the way we deliver experiences for artists, hirers and audiences.

We’re looking for a calm, collaborative and solutions-focused leader who is highly organised, communicates well and brings strong technical or operational experience from theatre, live performance or a similar environment.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead a department, develop a great team and help make exceptional live performance and events happen, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Requirements

• Minimum four years’ experience in a similar role
• Relevant knowledge and experience in technical production, venue operations or similar
• Detailed understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation as it applies in theatre and public venues
• Problem solving, planning skills and a solution orientated attitude
• Ability to advise on the maintenance and technical requirements of the venue
• Ability to communicate effectively
• A desire and ability to work in a team environment
• Current C class drivers’ licence
• Knowledge of technology in all aspects of the role

This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,809.00 to $1,900.57 per week + weekend and public holiday penalty loading (when applicable) + 12% superannuation

Position Status: Permanent - Full Time

Hours of work: 38 hours per week, Monday to Sunday

Application closing date: Sunday, 13 September 2026 - 11:30 pm - Applications received outside this time will not be accepted.

Contact Officer: Graham McNab, Manager BMEC - 02 6333 6162

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation. Employment is subject to relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Working with Children Check where required.