Venue Technician

• $42.66 per hour 12% Superannuation

• Casual Opportunities Available

• Performing Arts Centre in Melbournes East

At Whitehorse City Council community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity
• Long Term Financial Sustainability

Whitehorses performing arts centre is an innovative versatile and inspiring cultural venue set in an expansive parkland setting. The facility offers large-scale theatrical performances and intimate shows across two theatres festivals in the natural amphitheatre classes in purpose-built spaces and function spaces for events.

The role:

The Technician will support the technical operation and use of the facilities and equipment in The Round and other managed venues and events ensuring that outcomes are best practice.

This position will primarily assist with the installation operation and maintenance of lighting sound stage and audio-visual equipment/facilities

You may be rostered on for shifts at The Round Box Hill Town Hall Nunawading Community Arts Hub or other Whitehorse City Council venues.

About You:

• Knowledge and skills in areas of audio lighting flying and/or staging either in the performing arts industry or equivalent transferable skills from another industry.
• Sound decision making and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in providing flexible friendly and focussed customer service
• Ability to work within a team or independently and good verbal communication skills to liaise with co-workers and users of The Round
• Knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety especially in regard to theatre operations.

In return we will offer:

The ability to make a difference -Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live learn work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work youre involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions a professional environment friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering Employee assistance program private health insurance benefits health checks (skin hearing and vaccinations) discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre Arts Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition -extensive reward and recognition program corporate learning offerings study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information:

Further information is available from Linda Hum on To apply please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 23 August 2026.

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Venue Technician

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

The City of Whitehorse located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD is a culturally diverse community of almost 177000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill Burwood Nunawading Blackburn Mitcham Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets an abundance of parks gardens and natural bushland reserves bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts cultural sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services city development infrastructure corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbournes largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive vibrant prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!

At Whitehorse employee health wellbeing and development are paramount and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
• Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport

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