If working within the arts and cultural industry is your passion, then why not apply for a traineeship opportunity within our Creative Venues team!
Samples of Key Duties
- Work as part of a team on performances, rehearsals, pre-rigs, bump-ins and bump-outs and associated activities
- Operate and maintain arts centre systems (lighting, audio, visual and mechanical)
- Operate and maintain all other technical equipment
This is a unique traineeship that will see you working alongside our talented and highly skilled technical staff delivering events across our award-winning venues, the Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Tanks Arts Centre.
You will have the chance to pursue a Certificate 3 level qualification in Live Production & Technical Services, which includes a unique opportunity to travel to Brisbane for a concentrated training block at the renowned Queensland Performing Arts Centre. During this experience, you will get to fully engage with the intricacies of the arts industry from a behind-the-scenes perspective.
The nature of our organisations business ensures that our trainees gain valuable exposure to a wide range of relevant industry tasks to meet the requirements of the training plan however, what you will learn on the job goes beyond the course requirements. You will also have opportunities to volunteer for council community events, attend workplace tours with other trainees at various council assets, as well as the opportunity to attend special staff events like National Reconciliation Week morning teas and the annual Staff Awards.
Your Team
Our award-winning Creative Venues, including the CPAC & Tanks, are the engine room for the delivery of amazing array of arts and cultural activities across the region.
The team of passionate events and production professionals skills are in high demand. They are the creatives and the doers, making everything happen from theatre, live music, dance, exhibitions, workshops, festivals, market days and more!
https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/council/employment/apprentices-and-trainees
