Theatre Technician (Audio & Lighting)

Blue Mountains City Council; Springwood; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The Blue Mountains Theatre team in Springwood NSW is seeking a casual Theatre Technician to provide technical support for performances, events and venue operations. You will work under the Technical Coordinator delivering high-quality lighting, sound, audiovisual and staging services, ensuring safety and professional presentation.

Applicants should have live production experience, be able to interpret technical documentation, operate theatre equipment and be available for evening and weekend

Qualifications

• Experience in live production including lighting, sound, audiovisual and staging.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and operate theatre equipment.
• Availability for evening and weekend shifts on a seven‑day roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for performances, events and venue operations.
• Maintain venue equipment and infrastructure to high standards.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient and customer‑focused working environment.

Skills

Live production

Lighting

Sound

A/V systems

Staging

Technical documentation

Safety focus

Customer service

Evening/weekend availability

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

A/V equipment

Job description

Blue Mountains City Council - Springwood NSW

The casual Theatre Technician provides technical support for performances, events and venue operations at Blue Mountains Theatre. Working under the direction of the Technical Coordinator, the position delivers high-quality technical services across lighting, sound, audiovisual and staging, ensuring productions are presented safely, professionally and in accordance with venue standards.

The role supports a diverse range of professional productions, community events and venue hirers by providing technical expertise, maintaining venue equipment and infrastructure, and contributing to a safe, efficient and customer-focused working environment.

We are seeking skilled Audio Technicians and Lighting Technicians with experience in live production, including lighting, sound, audiovisual and staging. You'll be safety-focused, customer-oriented and able to interpret technical documentation, support performances, operate theatre equipment, work collaboratively, and be available for evening and weekend shifts across a seven-day roster.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $37.44 gross per hour

+ 25% casual loading

+ 12% superannuation

+ annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)

+ annual award increase

For further information contact: Tyson Forsaith at ************@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.

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