Theatre Technician (Audio & Lighting) (casual)

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

Job summary

Blue Mountains Theatre is seeking a casual Theatre Technician to provide technical support for performances, events and venue operations. Working under the direction of the Technical Coordinator, you will deliver safe, high-quality services across lighting, sound, audiovisual and staging.

You will support diverse productions, community events and hirers by maintaining equipment and contributing to a customer-focused working environment, with evening and weekend shifts required on a seven-day

Qualifications

• Experience in live production lighting, sound, audiovisual and staging.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and operate theatre equipment.
• Safety-focused, customer-oriented, and able to work with diverse teams.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends on a seven-day roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for performances, events and venue operations.
• Maintain venue equipment and infrastructure to ensure safe, professional shows.
• Collaborate with venue hirers and staff to meet production requirements.

Skills

Lighting

Sound

Audiovisual

Staging

Job description

Position Description

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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 [e-mail].

Closing date: 4 October 2026.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.