Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne’s largest municipalities.
Located in the centre of Melbourne’s growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud – just like the community we serve.
Being community first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused and responsive and apply these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.
Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!
We are currently seeking a Full Time Permanent staff member to join our team based at our offices in St Albans.
The role
Reporting to the Venue Operations Senior Officer, we are seeking a Head Technician who can bring their skills and experience for:
- Theatre / Entertainment Centre production including advanced staging, lighting, sound and A/V expertise
- Supervising and mentoring a small team to service customer & staff requirements to deliver performances, events and functions
- Supporting OHS / Risk Management in a Theatre context
To be considered you will have:
- Local government experience is desirable
- Extensive technical experience within a professional Performing Arts / Entertainment venue including advanced staging, lighting, sound and A/V expertise
- Proven ability to plan and coordinate work to ensure deadlines are met
- Demonstrated ability to train, lead and motivate team members
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues particularly in relation to Theatre and Entertainment spaces including experience in risk assessment of projects, activities and tasks
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people to develop excellent working relationships delivering a high level of customer service
- Have, or be willing to obtain, relevant certificates and licences required for the position
Benefits of working at Brimbank include:
- Rostered day off
- 36 hour working week
- Flexible work practices
- 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
- 3 weeks partner leave
- Make a positive impact to your local community
For a Position Description and Application process go to https://brimbank.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/job/6hDMoO/Head-Technician?source=public
Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.
Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.
To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.
All applications should be submitted online by clicking on ‘Apply’ link.
Direct any queries regarding the role to: Greg McDonald – GregMC@brimbank.vic.gov.au
If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers
