Theatre Technician: Lighting, Audio & Stage Ops (Casual)

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

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.