Senior Theatre Technician, Performing Arts

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority seeks a skilled Theatre Technician to support the Technical and Production Team across Audio, Stage, and Lighting for venues in the district. You will help ensure safe, professional delivery of performances and events, maintaining equipment and implementing best practices.

You will work under pressure in a dynamic arts environment, collaborating with production teams and visiting companies while keeping up to date with the latest theatre technologies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years full-time technical theatre experience or an accredited advanced diploma with 3 years relevant working experience.
• Experience in production creation, realisation and running productions and performances.
• Experience operating and maintaining theatre equipment and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and theatre legislation.
• Strong experience using ETC Family Consoles for lighting operations.
• Strong experience with DiGiCo consoles and Dante networking for audio operations.
• Experience with automated flying systems and theatre carpentry.
• Computer literacy in AutoCAD and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the efficient running and maintenance of the Technical and Production Team’s theatre work to meet high delivery standards.
• Support technical operations for Performing Arts venues and coordinate with planning and production parties.
• Supervise technicians and ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Excel in your area of specialization for the delivery of technical elements of productions, events and visiting companies.
• Carry out risk assessments and prepare method statements as needed.
• Assist planned maintenance and stock control of theatre equipment and infrastructure.
• Deliver staff inductions and training, and stay updated on theatre technology and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Authority.

Skills

ETC Family Consoles

DiGiCo consoles

Dante networking

Theatre Carpentry

AutoCAD

MS Office

English/Chinese bilingual

Education

HKDSEE/HKCEE Level 2+

Advanced Diploma in Theatre Technical Arts

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority welcomes exceptional talent with a passion to realise the vision and mission of making the West Kowloon Cultural District a prime local and international destination for arts, culture and entertainment.

You Will Be Responsible For

• contributing to the efficient running and maintenance of the Technical and Production Team’s (Audio / Stage / Lighting) work to ensure that all technical requirements are fulfilled in a safe and professional manner in accordance with West Kowloon Cultural District Authority’s high standards of delivery to its users;
• supporting the Technical and Productions Team on the technical operations for Performing Arts venues in the district, and cooperating with various parties in the planning and execution of production;
• participating in the supervision of teams of technicians and supporting on the compliance with all West Kowloon Cultural District Authority’s policies, health and safety procedures and statutory regulations;
• excelling at your area of specialisation for the delivery of technical elements of productions, events and visiting companies;
• carrying out risk assessments and creating method statements as required by any tasks or activities you undertake;
• taking an active role in the planned preventative maintenance, assisting in managing technical storage and stock control of the theatre’s technical equipment and infrastructure; and
• assisting in delivering staff inductions, training assessments, and keeping up to date with current theatre technology and industry best practice.
• performing any other duties from time to time as reasonably assigned by the Authority

You Should

• possess at least 5 subjects at Level 2 / Grade E or above in the HKDSEE / HKCEE or equivalent academic qualification and have a minimum of 6 years full-time technical experience in theatre with demonstrable experience in production creation, realisation and running productions and performances, operation and maintenance of theatrical equipment and infrastructure; OR
• possess an accredited advanced diploma in Theatre Technical Arts or equivalent technical qualification from a recognised tertiary education with a minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in theatre;
• possess experience of working in a professional theatre or performing arts environment, and understanding of modern theatre production techniques, experience of working in stage performance/ events fit-up and set-up, rehearsals and performances;
• have the ability to work well within the production team and able to remain calm, positive and professional when working under pressure;
• possess knowledge of safe working practice and legislation in the theatre environment;
• demonstrate strong knowledge, skills and experience in using ETC Family Consoles for candidate applying for Lighting operation;
• demonstrate strong knowledge, skills and experience in using DiGiCo consoles and Dante audio networking for candidate applying for Audio operation;
• demonstrate strong knowledge, skills and experience in automated flying systems and have experience in Theatre Carpentry for candidates applying for stage operation;
• have computer literate in AutoCAD and MS Office suite including Outlook and Excel; and
• be fluent in both spoken and written English and Chinese.

"Candidates with less experience will be considered as Theatre Technician"

04-11-2026

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All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.

For more information, please visit https://www.westk.hk or contact:

Fiona Yung /[phone]