Division:City Life
Unit: Venue Management
Section: Commercial Events Management
Salary: AUD 54.45 (inclusive of casual loading) and Superannuation
Employment status: Casual
Location: Sydney CBD
Our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our ambitious goals in Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision – creating a green, global and connected city.
About the role
The position is responsible for coordinating the delivery of the Technical Service Teams activities on the day of the event. This role is the primary venue supervisor during the load in, rehearsals and load out and is the primary venue contact for the hirer/client during these periods.
About the team
The Technical Services Team are responsible for the creation of an events ambiance and atmosphere, facilitation of performances and concerts, delivery of audio, lighting, visual, and effects to meet each individual event’s needs.
Criteria / skills
The successful candidate will have:
- relevant industry experience (2 years or more), in a supervisory or senior position in Technical Services or Production for events, concerts, performance or live entertainment
- experience managing technical equipment and a team of technical staff and operators who deliver the technical services for the event.
- strong communication skills; a drive to deliver exceptional customer service; and will take initiative to resolve issues, identify process improvements and enhance the customer experience.
- excellent time management skills; be able to manage competing priorities; and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenge and change.
At the City of Sydney you’ll join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city’s dynamic future.
To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select ‘Apply’ to complete your online application.
The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration, pre-employment medical examination and national criminal check, and provide proof of their Covid-19 vaccination.
Position description: View or download the position description
Applications must be submitted online by 11.59pm, Monday 24 April 2023.
For further information contact: John Metzke, Technical Services Manager on 02 9265 9726.
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We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us.
The City of Sydney will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability through the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection or assessment process, contact recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333 and indicate your preferred method of communication.
