Technical Delivery Supervisor

Arts Queensland; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts Queensland is seeking a temporary full-time Technical Delivery Supervisor (AO3) for the Bulmba-Ja Arts Centre in Cairns, Far North Queensland. The engagement runs from 16 November 2026 for 12 months.

You will oversee technical services (electrical, mechanical, AV), maintain facilities, ensure a safe, welcoming venue, and coordinate bump in/out activities, with Fire Warden duties and collaboration with operations management. A strong team and compliance focus is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitation of high-quality technical services and support (electrical, mechanical, audio-visual and electronic) for hirers and tenants, and other internal and external clients.
• Contributing to the maintenance of the building's technical facilities and equipment.
• Ensuring an efficient, safe, and welcoming service for hirers, tenants, and their patrons, providing guidance to Duty Supervisor and Front of House Supervisor to monitor activities and audiences to ensure compliance with statutory and venue policies and procedures.
• Planning, supervising and physically facilitating the bump in, set up, operation, and bump out of equipment associated with activities in Bumba-ja.
• Undertaking the role of Fire Warden and providing liaison with relevant authorities, if required in emergency situations and providing operational advice to Operations Manager.
• Work effectively as a member of a team and independently, and actively participating in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour;

Job description

About You

Arts Queensland (AQ) is looking for a temporary full-time Technical Delivery Supervisor (AO3) to come work for us at our Bulmba-Ja Arts Centre located in Cairns, Far North Queensland (FNQ). The engagement is from 16 November 2026 for 12 months.

You will be required to undertake the following duties. Please refer to the position description (PD) for more information.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitation of high-quality technical services and support (electrical, mechanical, audio-visual and electronic) for hirers and tenants, and other internal and external clients.
• Contributing to the maintenance of the building's technical facilities and equipment.
• Ensuring an efficient, safe, and welcoming service for hirers, tenants, and their patrons, providing guidance to Duty Supervisor and Front of House Supervisor to monitor activities and audiences to ensure compliance with statutory and venue policies and procedures;
• Planning, supervising and physically facilitating the bump in, set up, operation, and bump out of equipment associated with activities in Bumba-ja.
• Undertaking the role of Fire Warden and providing liaison with relevant authorities, if required in emergency situations and providing operational advice to Operations Manager.
• Work effectively as a member of a team and independently, and actively participating in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour;

Additional Information:

• Temporary full-time position for 12 months
• Salary is $92,591 - $102,726 (total remuneration)
• Probationary period (up to 6 months) may apply to new employees of AQ in accordance with sections 120 and 315 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
• Pre-employment checks: suitable candidates may be required to undertake:

• A criminal history check undersection 52of the Public Sector Act (PSA) 2022- Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under section 71 of the PSA
• Disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division 2 of the PSA.

Please note that AQ is committed to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion, and we encourage all applicants to apply for our roles.