Theatre Technician

Latrobe City Council; Moe; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and career development

Collaborative team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Latrobe City Council is seeking a Theatre Technician to join the CreativeVenues team, delivering high-quality technical theatre and venue operations across Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) and other venues. This casual role covers evenings, weekends and after-hours work in line with venue requirements.

You will work behind the scenes on performances, events and productions, supporting artists, touring crews and hirers with lighting, audio-visual and stage management.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical operations for performances, events and venue hirers across Council's creative venues.
• Coordinate and supervise the safe and efficient set-up and pack-down of productions and events.
• Operate and maintain theatre lighting, audio, audio-visual and stage management systems.
• Provide technical supervision and support to artists, production companies, visiting technicians and venue hirers.
• Conduct inductions and ensure compliance with venue safety, emergency management and OH&S requirements.
• Act as Duty Technician when rostered, supporting excellent customer service and venue operations.

Skills

Theatre operations

Lighting control

Audio/AV systems

Stage management

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

Tertiary qualification in Live Production

Job description

GippslandPerforming Arts Centre & other creative venues | Casual

Band 4: $47.96 per hour (including casual loading)

This is an operational role that includes evening, weekend and after-hourswork in line with venue and event requirements.

We're looking for a Theatre Technician to join our CreativeVenues team. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality technical theatre andvenue operations across Council's creative venues including GippslandPerforming Arts Centre (GPAC).

This is a great opportunity to work behind the scenes ofperformances, events and productions that bring arts, culture and entertainmentto our community. You'll work with artists, production companies, venue hirersand touring crews, helping create memorable experiences for audiences acrossLatrobe City.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a realimpact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and childsafe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

• Opportunitiesto support your learning, development and career progression
• Acollaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
• Meaningfulwork where you can make a difference in the community
• Apositive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexibleworking arrangements to support your work-life balance where operationallyappropriate

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you togrow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivertechnical operations for performances, events and venue hirers acrossCouncil's creative venues.
• Coordinateand supervise the safe and efficient set-up and pack-down of productionsand events.
• Operateand maintain theatre lighting, audio, audio-visual and stage managementsystems.
• Providetechnical supervision and support to artists, production companies,visiting technicians and venue hirers.
• Conductinductions and ensure compliance with venue safety, emergency managementand OH&S requirements.
• Actas Duty Technician when rostered, supporting excellent customer serviceand venue operations.

About You

You are passionate about live performance, events andtechnical production. You enjoy working in dynamic environments where no twodays are the same and thrive on delivering exceptional experiences forperformers, presenters and audiences.

You bring strong technical theatre knowledge, excellentproblem-solving skills and a commitment to safety and customer service. Whetherworking independently or as part of a team, you take pride in deliveringprofessional, high-quality outcomes and building positive relationships withartists, hirers and colleagues alike.

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience,knowledge and interest in performing arts and related venue operations.
• Practicalskills in the operation of theatre technical systems, including lighting,audio, audio-visual and stage management systems, and the ability toassist with their maintenance and operation.
• Abilityto take instruction and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Well-developedwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstratedability to problem solve and use initiative while working withinestablished policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Highlydeveloped interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive workingrelationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications

• CurrentVictorian Driver Licence.

Desirable Qualifications

·WorkingSafely at Heights, Scissor Lift and Vertical Lift licences (must obtainwithin 3 months of commencement)

• ElectricalSafety/Test and Tag qualification
• FirstAid Certificate.
• Tertiaryqualification in Live Production, Audio, Lighting, Theatre or Multimedia.

We encourage applications from candidates with diversebackgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for andsatisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children's Checkand successfully undertake a pre-employment Medical Check.

Interested or want to learn more?

Contact Brett Tippet -Coordinator Technical Operations on 0427625 ***. All discussions about recruitment at Council are confidential.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating asafe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Wehave zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a childsafe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversityand welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences andidentities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitmentprocess and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information,contact ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 1300 367 ***. If you requirereasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contactour Careers team at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.