About City of Darebin
Located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne the City of Darebin has a population of 161,609. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne and is home to one of the most diverse communities anywhere in the State. The City of Darebin makes a significant investment in the arts and creative sector operating two significant arts and cultural facilities the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre and Darebin Arts Centre. Both venues are known for delivering important, high-profile arts programs.
About the Role
This role forms part of the Operations and Technical Team that is responsible for all operational, technical and front of house support for Darebin City Council’s Arts Precincts including delivering performances and events.
This role is an extension of the venue’s Technical Team which is responsible for the delivery and oversight of all technical matters relating to the use of Arts Precincts facilities including, client liaison, provision of technical advice and support, customer service, workplace safety, maintenance and security of all centre’s technical equipment.
This role plays an essential part of the delivery of the Arts Program by providing direct technical support to artists and productions hosted in Arts Precincts facilities.
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
• Actively promote a positive team approach and professional culture at work
• Assist clients and hirers achieve optimum satisfaction levels for their performance or event
• Contribute to the smooth-running of events across the Arts Precincts
Skills & Experience
1. Demonstrated understanding of the production and technical operation of a live theatre or performing arts centre including operational skills in theatre Lighting, Sound & Staging, counterweight flying systems including rigging and dogging methodologies as they apply to flying scenery and other items
2. Previous experience in a ‘hands on’ capacity in a performing arts environment
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills and customer focused communication
4. Demonstrated capacity to work within small and flexible team environment
5. Demonstrated ability to work productively with a range of community and professional organisations
6. Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, flexibility and commitment to safe working practices and procedures
Organisational Culture
As the local government responsible for an area situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People, and home to many Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, Council recognises, pays respect to and celebrates the long-standing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage within the Darebin community. Through its 2019 Statement of commitment to Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Council has re-committed to building strong partnerships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, recognising their values, living culture and practices, continuing spiritual connection to the land and waters and their right to self-determination.
Darebin is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in Victoria in terms of cultures, language (more than 138 languages are spoken), religions, socio-economic background, employment status, occupation and housing needs. You will work for an organisation that proudly values social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence.
Joining Darebin, you will work for an organisation that proudly values respect, social inclusion, and making a difference to our community. You will work for an organisation that proudly values social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence.
Creative Culture and Events plays a vital role in the local arts sector to offer platforms and support for a wide range of local artists to make and present work. Its ever-evolving strategies are some of the most leading edge in Australia responding to the critical needs of the community as they grow and change. In a post Covid environment the department’s work is essential in the rebuilding of the sector, offering financial and operational support as well as galvanising audiences for the various creative outputs presented.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible working arrangements, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program – “Appreciate Great” and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.
• Be part of the performing arts industry working with artists in the delivery of their artistic vision.
• Work for a local authority that values and invests in the arts and the local artistic and creative community
• Be part of a progressive and dynamic local government authority which is internationally recognised for is forward thinking in sustainability, asylum seekers, indigenous rights and equity for all regardless of disabilities, sexuality, gender, race, religious beliefs, marital or family status.
How to Apply
Start your application by clicking ‘Begin’. Candidates must provide a resumé and must address the six (6) Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
Contact Sara Austin, Head of Operations Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre 0447 205 933 for a confidential discussion.
The City of Darebin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, or other non-merit factors.
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.
