City of Parramatta is a progressive council with 260,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Parramatta is a vibrant city, with a growing developing business district with a thriving community of artists and creative industries, known for its rich history and diversity.
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 thorough reference checks.
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 theatre’s 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
You will have experience in operating and delivering technical theatre services for live performances and events, including lighting, sound, audio-visual, and staging. You’ll also bring an understanding of design principles (lighting, sound, vision, staging), technical skills in equipment setup and operation, and knowledge of various theatre equipment and applications.
It would be preferred but not essential for applicants to have a Tertiary level certification in technical theatre, live performance, or a related field.
Experience
- Proficiency in programming consoles in one or more technical theatre discipline.
- Customer service experience is essential.
Qualification
- NSW Construction White Card Certification (essential)
- Professional Working with Children’s Check clearance number (essential)
- Rigging / Doggers Certification (desirable)
- Test & Tag Certification (desirable)
- Yellow Card (desirable)
- Working at heights certification (desirable)
What’s on offer:
We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $38.64 p/h (including 25% Casual Loading) + 11% Superannuation & Penalties.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.
- 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 attached Position Description.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact?Josh Stringer on (02) 8839 3333 or email jstringer_riverside@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
Please provide a cover letter addressing the qualifications, skills & experience required in the Position Description.
As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.
A 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 to Recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au to confirm that your WWCC is in progress. \
Applications close 9pm, 4th June 2024.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council’s vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council’s consideration.
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, 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.
