Theatre Loader

MidCoast Council; Taree; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

MidCoast Council’s Manning Entertainment Centre is seeking a Casual Theatre Loader to join the Production Team. You will assist with setup and pack down of lighting, sound, and staging, and help load equipment as part of a dynamic live-performance environment.

The role requires reliability, teamwork, and a readiness to work nights and weekends. Safety training and venue procedures are essential, including a Working with Children Check and White Card. Training will be provided on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in live theatre, events, or production support.
• Basic understanding of technical production (lighting, audio, staging).
• Work Health & Safety knowledge.
• Working with Children Check and NSW Construction Induction Card (White Card) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, setup and pack down of lighting, sound, staging, and other production equipment.
• Safely load and unload trucks and transport technical equipment.
• Support production crews with staging, set movements and backstage duties.
• Follow MEC safety procedures and report issues promptly.
• Maintain safe and professional working environment.
• Be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Technical production basics

Job description

Casual Theatre Loader - Manning Entertainment Centre

Location: MidCoast NSW

Opportunity

Do you have a passion for the performing arts and enjoy working behind the scenes? The Manning Entertainment Centre (MEC) currently has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our Production Team as a Theatre Loader. This is a great opportunity to be part of delivering high-quality live performances and cultural events for the local community.

In this hands-on and physically active role, you'll work alongside our Theatre Technicians and visiting production crews to ensure the smooth and safe setup and pack down of performances. It's a perfect fit for someone who thrives in a team environment and enjoys the energy of live events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, setup, and pack down of lighting, sound, staging, and other production equipment.
• Safely load and unload trucks and transport technical equipment.
• Support production crews with staging, set movements, and general backstage duties.
• Follow MEC's safety procedures and report any issues promptly.
• Maintain a safe and professional working environment.
• Be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

What you'll bring:

We're looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well, with a strong work ethic and a proactive attitude. You should be comfortable working as part of a team and physically capable of safely lifting and moving equipment. A willingness to learn and follow all safety and venue procedures is essential. Previous experience in live theatre, events, or production support, along with a basic understanding of technical production (lighting, audio, staging) and Work Health & Safety would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be required to a Working with Children Check and NSW Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Salary: Casual hourly rate $31.95 + 25% casual loading.

Location: MidCoast Council's Manning Entertainment Centre.

Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 11.00 pm.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Nathaniel Keegan, MEC Production Manager, who is the hiring manager for this role. Nathaniel can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at ***************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Kim Aird, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Kim can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at ********@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the‑art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named 'Yalawanyi Ganya' which means "sitting/meeting place" in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.