Theatre Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Meaningful work

Inclusive workplace culture

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Latrobe City Council’s Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) and other venues require a Theatre Technician. You will deliver high-quality technical theatre and venue operations, supporting artists, production companies and touring crews to create memorable audience experiences.

You’ll work behind the scenes on performances, events and productions, joining a team dedicated to safety, service and community engagement. This casual role includes evening and weekend work across Latrobe City venues.

Qualifications

• Experience operating theatre technical systems and safety procedures.
• Practical knowledge of lighting, audio-visual and stage management equipment.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with good communication.
• Commitment to safety, customer service and operational standards.
• Willingness to obtain required licences within probation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical operations for performances and events across venues.
• Coordinate setup and pack-down of productions and events.
• Operate and maintain lighting, audio-visual and stage management systems.
• Provide technical supervision to artists and venue hirers.
• Conduct inductions and ensure venue safety and OH&S compliance.
• Act as Duty Technician when rostered.

Skills

Theatre lighting hardware

Audio-visual systems

Stage management systems

Inductions and safety compliance

Customer service

Education

Current Victorian Driver Licence

Working Safely at Heights licence

Scissor Lift licence

Electrical Safety/Tag qualification

First Aid Certificate

Live Production/Audio/Lighting/T theatre tertiary qualification

Tools

Lighting control systems

Audio mixing consoles

Video/AV playback equipment

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.