Technical Delivery Supervisor | Theatre & Event Tech Lead

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

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.