Casual/Vacation
$45.57 per hour (incl loadings) + super
In 2023, Council adopted the 10-year Culture and Creativity Strategy. With the adoption of the strategy, Council committed to fostering the growth of our cultural and creative communities, supporting communities to undertake their own initiatives, to champion the region’s diverse cultures and to ensure we embed creativity into the fabric of the Shire. This Strategy will ensure East Gippsland can accommodate the different cultural, creative and technical needs of our region.
East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.
The Opportunity
As a Forge Theatre Technician, you will
- Become familiar with the equipment layout, so you can provide high quality technical services for clients.
- Participate in providing efficient and safe event delivery, from the bump in through to bump out.
- Read and follow plans to set up technical equipment according to directions to ensure that precise configuration requirements are met.
- Deliver pre-production, rigging, rehearsal, performance and de-rigging of shows and events in line with presenters’ requirements, interpreting creative ideas into workable solutions whilst maintaining artistic integrity.
- Participate in maintenance, cleaning and preparation of venue equipment, reporting on faults to ensure repairs/replacement occur.
Knowledge of safe manual handling is required for this role, as you will be unloading, lifting and carrying equipment
This is a casual opportunity based in Bairnsdale.
Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)
- Qualifications in and/or demonstrated knowledge and experience in the rigging and operation of sound, lighting, audiovisual and mechanical systems.
- The ability to set up and manually handle equipment, including working at heights, in confined spaces and with restricted lighting.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and to tight schedules.
- Demonstrated ability to both follow direction, and use initiative, and an understanding of when it is appropriate to follow or lead.
- Ability to work as a team and take direction in a theatre environment.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve technical issues.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with The Forge Theatre users and the Forge Theatre team.
- A current, valid Victorian Driver’s licence, and current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Things We’re Proud Of
- Opportunities for professional development including study assistance
- Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
- Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.
How To Apply
If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:
- A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to East Gippsland Shire Council
- A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
Applications close at 11.59pm on 9 October 2024.
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact MaryJane Warfield, Culture & Creativity Coordinator on 0457 549 547 or Rachel Wade, Forge Theatre Supervisor on 5153 9579
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
