WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
CITY CAMPUS
$84,470 to $93,865 pa + 17% SUPERANNUATION
FULL TIME, FIXED TERM
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
WAAPA is one of the world’s leading performing arts academies, delivering the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia. Our students are able to develop their skills on-stage as an actor, dancer or musician, or behind the scenes in production, design or arts management.
As part of an exciting expansion plan, WAAPA will move into its brand-new world-class city campus in Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2026. This Creative Industries, Law, Business and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to develop into the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus will bring together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the university as it embarks on this further growth and transformational journey.
This is your chance to play your part in the launch of this unprecedented project, as we look towards our opening to students in 2026.
Find out more about ECU City and the impact your involvement can make on this exciting and career defining project.
About the Opportunity
The Lighting Technician provides hands-on technical support for the setup, operation, and maintenance of lighting systems and equipment across WAAPA’s City Campus venues. The role assists in preparing venues for rehearsals, performances, and teaching activities, ensuring that lighting systems are maintained to professional standards and that operations comply with safety and University requirements. The position contributes to the delivery of WAAPA’s artistic and educational outcomes through high-quality technical support and teamwork within the Venue Services team.
About you
The successful candidate will:
- Assist in the setup, programming and operation of lighting systems for rehearsals, performance and teaching activities, under direction within productions and events.
- Participate in bump-in, technical rehearsal and bump-out activities, production meetings and related activity, and supporting students and academic staff in the safe and correct use of lighting equipment, consoles and networks.
- Assist in system configuration, programming consoles and fixtures, patching and addressing intelligent fixtures, theatrical hazers, and correct use of isolation equipment, and building infrastructure.
- Assist in maintaining and servicing all lighting equipment and specialist venue equipment following standard operating procedures and complete required checklists, and rigging, focusing and striking of equipment following safe-work practices. Report any damage or unsafe conditions promptly to the Venues Lighting Supervisor.
- Assist in troubleshooting system faults, and implementing corrective actions and escalate to the Lighting Supervisor as required.
- Assist in maintaining accurate records of maintenance, equipment use and inventory, including venue console templates and showfiles, config and backup processes.
- Work collaboratively with other technical teams across Audio, Video, Staging and Workshop to deliver integrated production outcomes, with an emphasis on clear and effective communication.
Employees are required to participate in all ECU, team, and individual planning activities; comply with ECU policies and practices in all aspects of their work and conduct; and ensure the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others by complying with OSH and EO requirements.
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Please contact Hugh Jennings – Venues Lighting Supervisor on 08 6304 6962 or h.jennings@ecu.edu.au for more information.
Application Process
Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.
Advert Closure
Applications close Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.
