Theatre Technician

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council their partners and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the Citys future and ensure it is culturally socially environmentally and economically sustainable.

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

Riverside Theatres is seeking skilled and motivated Theatre Technicians to join our technical team working across our venues at Riverside Theatres and PHIVE.

This handson role suits technicians with experience in lighting audio staging and audiovisual who enjoy the pace and variety of live performance and events. Youll support a wide range of productions including theatre dance music comedy and functions.

The role involves setting up operating and maintaining technical systems including lighting audio AV and staging as well as constructing and rigging scenic elements to ensure the smooth safe and professional delivery of performances and events.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Deliver professional technical theatre services across lighting audio vision and staging under the direction of the Technical Duty Supervisor and Duty Technician.
• Set up rig operate and maintain technical systems for productions and events including lighting sound audiovisual and staging equipment.
• Participate in bumpins and bumpouts including the construction rigging and operation of scenic and flown elements and fly systems.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to interpret technical requirements and support the successful delivery of performances and events.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment by reporting faulty equipment undertaking general stage duties and responding to emergencies when required.

About You

The successful candidate should have previous experience operating and delivering technical theatre services for live performances and events including lighting sound audio-visual and staging.

You will also bring the following essential requirements:

• Current Paid Working with Children Check.
• NSW Construction White Card Certification.
• Tertiary level certification in technical theatre live performance or related field or relevant industry experience.
• 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.
• Rigging / Doggers Certification.
• Test & Tag Certification.
• Elevated Working Platform (EWP) Yellow Card.

Whats on offer:

We are offering causal positions with a competitive hourly rate of $41.49 comprising of a $33.19 base rate plus 25% casual loading.

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.

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Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contactDaniel Holdsworth (02)or email .

How to apply:

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a cover letter addressing the qualifications skills & experience required in thePosition Description.

Applications close 9pm Sunday 15 March 2026and will not be accepted through any other medium.

As this is a child-related positionprohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.

A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application.

If you do not have a valid Working with Children Check and meet the remaining requirements of the role please answer your pre-screening questions accordingly and reach out toto confirm that your WWCC is in progress.

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.