Workshop Assitant

Form Imagination; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Form Imagination’s Ballarat workshop seeks a reliable, hands-on Workshop Assistant on a casual basis to support timber, steel, fabric or scenic tasks. The role is project-based with hours varying to match production schedules, and you’ll join a flexible, multi-disciplinary team.

You’ll help with construction, preparation and finishing of set components, operate hand and power tools, and maintain a safe, tidy workspace while learning across departments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a workshop, fabrication, event, exhibition, theatre or construction environment.
• Comfortable with physical work, including lifting and manual handling.
• Able to take direction and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work efficiently.
• Willingness to learn new skills across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the construction, preparation and finishing of set and installation components
• Cutting, sanding, gluing, painting and texturing across timber, metal, fabric, foam and plastics
• Keeping the workshop clean, safe and organised, including daily tidying, tool storage and workspace resets
• Preparing tools and materials for each day and reporting shortages or damage
• Loading and unloading materials and finished builds
• Going on scheduled drives for deliveries and pick-ups

Skills

Workshop experience

Fabrication

Multidisciplinary work

Manual handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Form Imagination works with industry professionals and the community to transform and illuminate all kinds of spaces. From our Ballarat workshop we design and build scenic elements, installations and custom pieces for theatre, events, exhibitions, film and retail, as well as our in‑house furniture range, Formed by Function. We value innovation, integration, flexibility and honesty, and we're known for high-quality outcomes.

About the roles

We're looking for a reliable, hands‑on Workshop Assistants to join our team on a casual basis. This is a "swing" role: you'll support whichever department needs extra capacity at the time, whether that's timber, steel, fabric, foam or scenic. It suits someone who likes variety, is comfortable with physical work, and is happy to jump in wherever they're needed. Work is project‑based, so hours vary with our production schedule.

Key responsibilities

Assisting with the construction, preparation and finishing of set and installation components

Cutting, sanding, gluing, painting and texturing across timber, metal, fabric, foam and plastics

Keeping the workshop clean, safe and organised, including daily tidying, tool storage and workspace resets

Preparing tools and materials for each day and reporting shortages or damage

Loading and unloading materials and finished builds

Going on scheduled drives for deliveries and pick‑ups

About you

Hands‑on experience in a workshop, fabrication, event, exhibition, theatre or construction environment

Comfortable with physical work, including lifting and manual handling

Able to take direction and complete tasks with minimal supervision

Reliable, punctual and able to work efficiently

A strong commitment to workplace safety and following PPE requirements

Willingness to learn new skills and help across departments

Familiarity with hand and power tools across different materials (desirable)

Experience in multidisciplinary workshops (desirable)