Technical Delivery Supervisor, Arts Queensland

Queensland Government; 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 12-month engagement begins 16 November 2026.

You will coordinate high-quality technical services across electrical, mechanical, audio-visual and electronic systems, supervise bump-in/bump-out, act as Fire Warden, and help ensure a safe, welcoming experience for hirers, tenants and their patrons, while supporting compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Duties include coordinating technical services and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high-quality technical services and support (electrical, mechanical, audio-visual and electronic) for hirers and tenants, and other clients.
• Maintain the building's technical facilities and equipment.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming service for hirers, tenants and patrons, guiding Duty Supervisor and Front of House Supervisor to monitor activities for compliance with policies.
• Plan, supervise and facilitate bump in, set up, operation, and bump out of equipment for activities in Bulmba-Ja.
• Undertake Fire Warden duties and liaise with authorities in emergencies, advising Operations Manager.
• Work as part of a team and independently, supporting equity, diversity, OH&S 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.

• 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;

Responsibilities include:

• 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 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
• Pre-employment checks: suitable candidates may be required to undertake:

• A criminal history check under of the Public Sector Act (PSA) 2022
• Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under 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 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.

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 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
• Pre-employment checks: suitable candidates may be required to undertake: