State Theatre - Back of House Technician

EVT Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Hotel/movie/venue discounts

Career growth opportunities

Community involvement

EVT network expansion

Job summary

EVT Limited is seeking a Back of House Technician at The State Theatre in Sydney to support BOH duties during productions and events. You will work across bump in/out, rehearsals, performances, and maintenance periods, acting as a representative of the State Theatre Technical Department and communicating clearly with touring production teams.

The role involves autonomous task execution, responsibility for lift and rigging operations, lighting focus, and on-site coordination with theatre crew.

Qualifications

• BOH duties and theatre operations experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lift operation.
• Loading/unloading vehicles.
• Fly system operation.
• Fly system loading.
• Rigging/focusing lighting fixtures.
• Follow spot operation.
• General staging setup.
• Show cue operation.
• Assist with setup, operation and monitoring of BOH equipment including lighting, cinema screen, follow spots, fly system and house lights.
• Assist in maintenance of theatre electrical systems, plumbing, fly line system, lighting, fire equipment and services, auditorium seating.

Job description

The State Theatre is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About EVT:

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

About the Role

• Back of House (BOH) Technician assist with all BOH duties and functions as required for any theatre production or event. Work can encompass bump in/bump out, rehearsal, performance and general maintenance periods.


• BOH Technicians are expected to be able to work autonomously on given tasks in the theatre and exercise discretion when undertaking their duties. They act as a representative of the State Theatre Technical Department and must be able to communicate clearly and positively with touring production


• parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Lift operation


• Loading/unloading vehicles


• Fly system operation


• Fly system loading


• Rigging/focusing lighting fixtures


• Follow spot operation


• General staging setup


• Show cue operation


• Assist with the setup, operation and monitoring of all BOH equipment and assets including (but not limited to) lighting equipment, cinema screen, follow spots, fly system and house Lights.


• Assist, as required, in the maintenance of the theatre including (but not limited to) electrical systems, plumbing, fly line system, lighting, fire equipment and services, re-globing and auditorium seating.

Benefits & Perks

• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.


• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.


• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.


• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.


• Rapidcareer growth opportunities through our EVT network.


• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.


• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company

Join the State Theatre and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.