Theatre Technician: Live Production & Stage Ops

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

Job summary

Latrobe City Council is seeking a Theatre Technician to join the Creative Venues team in Gippsland. The role delivers high-quality technical theatre and venue operations across Council's venues, including GPAC, on a casual basis.

You will work behind the scenes of performances and events, collaborating with artists, production companies and venue hirers to create memorable experiences for audiences.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Desirable licences: Heights/Scissor Lift/Vertical Lift (within 3 months).
• Electrical Safety/Test and Tag qualification.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Fire Warden Certificate.
• Tertiary qualification in Live Production, Audio, Lighting, Theatre or Multimedia.

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

Performing arts venue operations

Independent and team work

Strong communication

Problem solving

Safety and customer service

Education

Tertiary qualification in Live Production, Audio, Lighting, Theatre or Multimedia

Tools

Lighting systems

Audio systems

AV/Audio-visual systems

Stage management systems

Job description

Latrobe City Council is seeking a Theatre Technician to join the Creative Venues team in Gippsland. The role delivers high-quality technical theatre and venue operations across Council's venues, including GPAC, on a casual basis.

You will work behind the scenes of performances and events, collaborating with artists, production companies and venue hirers to create memorable experiences for audiences.