Technical Services Assistant

Playbill Venues; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Playbill Venues seeks a motivated Technical Services Assistant to support our Sydney venue (Hordern Pavilion) in live events operations. This hands-on role involves assisting with event setups, load-in/load-out, and facilities maintenance, ensuring safe, smooth productions.

You will work with event managers, clients and contractors, handling onsite setup tasks, supervising service providers, and maintaining WHS compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in live events, production and venue operations.
• Physically capable and proactive.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Basic computer skills and WHS knowledge.
• Existing forklift and EWP licences or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setups, changeovers and venue configurations.
• Set up and dismantle event infrastructure, including barriers, seating, fencing and temporary bars.
• Support event managers, clients and contractors.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Undertake general facilities maintenance and supervise onsite service providers as required.
• Maintain safe working practices and venue compliance.

Skills

Live events knowledge

Production & venue ops

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Basic computer skills

WHS knowledge

Forklift licence

EWP licence

Job description

Playbill Venues is seeking a motivated, hands‑on Technical Services Assistant to join our team at Sydney's iconic Hordern Pavilion.

Working behind the scenes in live entertainment, you'll support event setups, venue operations and facilities maintenance to help deliver successful events.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with event setups, changeovers and venue configurations.

Set up and dismantle event infrastructure, including barriers, seating, fencing and temporary bars.

Support event managers, clients and contractors.

Assist with loading and unloading trucks.

Undertake general facilities maintenance and supervise onsite service providers as required.

Maintain safe working practices and venue compliance.

About You

Knowledge of live events, production and venue operations.

Reliable, proactive and comfortable with physical work.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work independently and follow instructions.

Basic computer skills and an understanding of WHS requirements.

Existing forklift and EWP licences, or the ability to obtain them, is essential.

Why Join Us?

Work at one of Sydney's most iconic entertainment venues.

Be part of a supportive and experienced team.

Enjoy a varied, hands‑on role in the live events industry.

Permanent full‑time position, 38 hours per week. Evening, weekend and public holiday work is required in line with event schedules.

Applicants must have valid Australian working rights.