Casual Theatre Technician
Casual Theatre Technician
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Job Description
At Council we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children this includes conducting National Police Checks Working with Children Checks and through reference commitment to child safety is explained in CouncilsChild Safe Commitment Statement.
About the role
The Theatre Technician plays a critical role in delivering successful live performances and events providing technical expertise in lighting audio vision and staging to ensure a superior level of service delivery to diverse stakeholders. This role requires adaptability and flexibility to accommodate the dynamic and diverse nature of our performances and events.
In this role you will construct erect and rig scenic elements operate audio and lighting equipment and ensure the effective operation of the theatres technical aspects.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical theatre services under the guidance of the Technical Coordinators and Duty Technicians.
- Reporting any faulty equipment to the Duty Technician on shift and Technical Coordinators.
- Interpreting and executing the delivery of productions functions and events.
- Participating in bump-ins and bump-outs of productions and events.
- Performing various tasks such as constructing and erecting scenic elements rigging flown elements operating counterweight and winch fly systems rigging and operating audio lighting and AV systems.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- NSW Construction White Card Certification
- Paid Working with Childrens Check
- It would be preferred but not essential for applicants to have a Tertiary level certification in technical theatre live performance or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in operating and delivering technical theatre services for live performances and events including lighting sound audio-visual and staging.
- Understanding of design principles (lighting sound vision staging) technical skills in equipment setup and operation and knowledge of various theatre equipment and applications.
- Proficiency in one or more technical theatre disciplines.
- Excellent customer service
Whats on offer:
We are offering an attractive hourly rate from $39.99 (inclusive of 25% Casual Loading) Plus 11.5% Superannuation.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door free parking when available onsite).
- Learning and Development opportunities.
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport Flu Shots).
Want to know more
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attachedPosition Description.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contactJosh Stringer on (02)or email.
How to apply:
Candidates must apply online attaching a cover letter addressing the qualifications skills & experience required in thePosition Description.
A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application.
As this is a child-related positionprohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.
Applications close 9pm Monday 23rd June 2025.
Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by theNSW Child Safe Standards Office of the Childrens more information on Councils Child Safe Framework please visitChild Safe City of Parramatta.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills experiences and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples women ADF veterans LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
