- Part Time Position
- Job Number: R2589
- Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 27 February 2025
About the Opportunity
This exciting role within the Technical Services Team at Mildura Arts Centre offers hands-on involvement in the day-to-day technical operations across the Theatre, Gallery, and Rio Vista Historic House.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the delivery of technical services such as theatre lighting, sound, and production
- Supporting exhibition installation and deinstallation
- Handling artworks to museum and gallery standards
- Maintaining technical equipment.
If you have a passion for the arts, enjoy working behind the scenes, and have a keen interest in technical production and exhibition support, this position provides a rewarding opportunity to be part of a creative and dynamic environment.
What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in the installation and de-installation of exhibitions to gallery and/or museum standards and practices including object care and handling, packing and movement of artworks, appropriate display techniques and conservation principles is preferred.
- Demonstrated practical experience in construction, fabrication and painting of exhibition assets, and appropriate work methods for utilizing necessary power tools.
- Experience in installation and operation of audio-visual equipment and lighting and sound systems.
- Demonstrated experience with theatre lighting, theatre rigging, theatre staging practices and theatre fly systems.
- First Aid, Elevated Work Platform, Working at Heights, Electrical Safety Test and Tagging and Occupational Health and Safety qualifications relevant to the position are preferred.
- Hold a current satisfactory police check or be willing to obtain.
- Hold a current Working with Children’s Check or be willing to obtain.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Salary and conditions
The position is classified within Band 4 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $35.73 to 38.21 per hour plus statutory superannuation.
Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:
- Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
- Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
- Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
- Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
- Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
- Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
- Active Social Clubs
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
About our organisation
Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au
About our region
Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura – a vibrant city of 35,000+ people – and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.
Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au
Applying for this position
All applications must include:
- A completed Job Application Form
- A resume
- A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered
Want to know more?
Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.
