Technician, Wardrobe

About the Role

This position is responsible for providing technical expertise and support for the Supervisor Wardrobe and Presenters. Wardrobe Technicians work individually or as part of a team and participate in the operation of Wardrobe equipment for pre-production rehearsal and performance of shows and events in line with presenters budgeted schedules.

Casual position. Band 2.1 $31.19 per hour plus 25% casual loading 12% superannuation

Your Skills and Experience

• Possess a relevant qualification from a recognised institution or have equivalent experience working within a backstage Wardrobe environment
• Experience in backstage wardrobe techniques and equipment including; steaming pressing laundering spot cleaning stain removal repairs and minor alterations of costume elements
• Competent at operating Wardrobe equipment e.g. washing-machines tumble dryers hot rooms drying cabinets irons steamers sewing machines (both domestic and industrial) and overlockers
• Strong service ethic and understanding of production and presenters needs
• Good understanding of wardrobe maintenance and ability to execute complex repairs and alterations to a satisfactory level
• A good understanding of the differences in cut and construction between opera ballet and drama costumes

Required

• Working with Children Check

People with experience in backstage theatrical wigs hair and makeup are also encouraged to apply.

For more details please read the Position Description - Technician Wardrobe

About the Team

The Production department sits within the Performing Arts pillar and comprises of a team that delivers production services for ACM across Staging Lighting Audio Broadcast Wardrobe Stage Management and Training to enable the safe and efficient delivery of events across all our venues and spaces.

About Arts Centre Melbourne

The land on which Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Arts Centre Melbourne sits has long been a place of gathering storytelling song ceremony celebration and commemoration for First Nations people.

The People of the Kulin Nations have gathered on the site for thousands of years and continue to do so today. We pay our respects to their elders past present and emerging.

Beneath our iconic Spire in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.

Together with our own program of performances events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation education and entertainment.

We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Governments commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of our ensemble you will enjoy:

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite-parking
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs and the Smiling Mind app.
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA community and People of Colour.

Apply Now!

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date 11:55pm 9August 2026.

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from diverse cultural backgrounds Disabled and Deaf people members of the LGBTQIA community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process please send an email to

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.