Darebin Arts Centre is seeking experienced, motivated and solutions-focused casual Supervising Technicians who will be responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor to coordinate and facilitate technical requirements of event bookings, as well as maintain and update venue technical equipment, software and associated paperwork. The casual Supervising Technician position is a role of the Operations and Technical Team that is responsible for all operational, technical and front of house support for the Arts Precincts activities, including performances and events. The Technical team is responsible for ensuring all technical aspects of the venue and equipment are maintained and improved in line with procurement policies and industry standards, and to facilitate all technical and production-related operational duties for events at the highest professional standards
Duties:
- Provide friendly, focused and flexible customer service to all internal and external clients
- Respond positively to clients, hirers and colleagues to deliver technical requirements of events efficiently and successfully
- Actively promote a positive team approach and professional culture at work
- Contribute to the smooth-running of events across the Arts Precincts facilities
- The incumbent may occasionally be rostered as a casual technician, band 3 role, in line with event requirements of specific productions and staff availability.
Skills & Experience
- Technical competence in all technical discipline areas of live performance industry
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask
- Excellent client and artist liaison communication skills, with a broader understanding of the industry sector
- Excellent innovative and creative problem-solving skills
- Be a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated team member
- Carry out lighting duties including rigging, focusing, patching, desk operation and follow spot operation and associated paperwork
- Carry out staging and mechanical duties including set construction, painting, flying and associated paperwork
- Carry out audio visual duties including set up and operation of audio-visual systems and associated paperwork
- Under supervision assist with and carry out maintenance on buildings and equipment
- Assist with bump-ins and bump-outs ensuring the tasks are completed efficiently and with due care
- Assist with the setting up of foyers and other spaces within Arts Precincts facilities for general activities, as required
- Maintain technical operational records (daily reports, equipment usage, risk assessment checklists etc) for productions and events, as required
- Perform such duties as may be reasonably required of a Theatre Technician as directed Staffing
- Undertake duties of Supervisor when rostered or directed and when undertaking supervisory duties, ensure all human resource policies and procedures are equally applied to staff
- Supervise Casual Technical staff as required Workplace Safety
- Understand the City of Darebin’s and Arts Precincts workplace safety procedures, for which training will be provided
- Actively promote best practice in the area of OH&S responsibilities, including Child Safety policies and legislation
- Ensure equipment is used within the manufacturer specifications
- Maintain the safety, cleanliness and security of the building whilst working
- Immediately report any safety-related, risk or OH&S issues
- Ensure compliance to relevant OH&S, council or DAC operational policies or procedures First Aid Activities
- Undertake the role of Occupational First Aid Officer (OFAO) where required to administer First Aid to members of the public who may be injured or unwell whilst receiving Council services or while using Council facilities. Training will be provided once the incumbent’s current certificate has expired.
Other
- The position will be required to work evenings, after hours and on weekends as rostered.
- The position may be required to work across the Art Precincts facilities
- Other duties as directed within the skills and capabilities of a position at this level.
Benefits
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the day-to-day operations in a new era of transformation of Darebin Arts Centre
- Work for a local government that is committed to its creative community
- Contribute to shaping the vision of technical procurement improvements at DAC to maintain its competitiveness as a leading metropolitan arts venue
- Be part of a progressive and dynamic local government authority recognised for its commitment to sustainability, community wellbeing, inclusion and equitable access for all.
- Accessibly positioned venue, 100m from Bell Street Station, St Georges Rd arterial cycle path, ample car parks available, and positioned alongside several bus routes
- Venue is adjacent to leafy and spacious Ray Bramham Gardens
Culture
The City of Darebin makes a significant investment in the arts and creative sector operating two iconic arts and cultural facilities, Darebin Arts Centre and Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, as its Arts Precincts Unit. Both venues are known for delivering strong and high-profile arts programs. The Creative Culture and Events Department plays a vital role in the local arts arena to offer platforms and support for a wide range of local artists to make and present work. Its continuous-improvement strategies are some of the most innovative in Australia responding to the critical needs of the community as they grow and change.
How to Apply
To Apply, please submit your application including a cover letter and resume. All candidates are required to address the 7 key selection criteria details in the position description. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Contact Nathan Duncan, Production Supervisor, Darebin Arts Centre on +613 8470 8895 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close on Sunday, 8 March 2026 at 11.30pm.
