Casual/Vacation
$48.32 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading
The City of Albany is seeking motivated and technically skilled individuals to join its Arts and Culture team in a Technical Assistant role at the Albany Town Hall, with a strong emphasis on lighting operation and production support. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of delivering high-quality events, performances, and community programs in one of Albany’s key cultural venues, where lighting plays a central role in creating engaging and dynamic audience experiences.
The successful applicant will assist in the operation, maintenance, and development of the Town Hall’s lighting systems, including stage lighting setup, rigging, focusing, cueing, and programming, alongside supporting sound and video systems. The role also includes contributing to the planning and delivery of arts and cultural projects, providing technical lighting advice and support to clients and artists, and participating in broader community arts initiatives. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for theatrical lighting, live production, and the performing arts, who enjoys working as part of a creative and collaborative team and contributing to impactful community cultural experiences.
About You:
We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented individual with strong experience in stage lighting systems and live lighting operation. The ideal candidate will be confident using lighting consoles and managing rigging, focusing, patching, cueing, and troubleshooting to support the delivery of lighting designs for live performances and events.
You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a creative team and work with artists, clients, and stakeholders to achieve high-quality lighting outcomes. A solid understanding of theatrical lighting principles and visual storytelling through light is essential, along with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
You will be adaptable, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering high-quality lighting results in a live performance environment. Experience in theatre production and technical services is essential, along with relevant tickets and licences, or willingness to obtain them.
About Us:
The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 500 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.
What We Offer:
The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
- Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Free or Discounted ALAC Memberships
- Employee recognition program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
Interested? To apply, please click HERE
Please Note: To be eligible for an interview, your cover letter must clearly address the key points outlined in the Application Pack.
If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.
Role related queries should be directed to Paul Nielsen, Manager Arts & Culture at paul.nielsen@albany.wa.gov.auor on 6820 3610.
Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Thursday 28 May 2026
The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
