Lighting Technicians

• Multiple Casual roles available
• $29.99 per hour, plus casual loading

About Arts Centre Melbourne

Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.

We’re proudly the home of our flagship Resident Companies – The Australian Ballet, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Theatre Company and Opera Australia – and a range of presenters who collectively bring our stages and spaces to life.

Together with our own program of performances, events and activities, we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.

We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

About the Team

The Production department sits within the Performing Arts pillar and comprises of a team that delivers production services for ACM across Staging, Lighting, Sound & Vision, Broadcast & Digital, Wardrobe, Stage Management, Production Management, Corporate Events, Safety and Technical Training & RTO to enable the safe and efficient delivery of events across all of our venues and spaces

About the Role

This position is responsible for delivering effective Lighting services to ensure optimum efficiency and success in the presentation of productions.

Casual, $29.99 per hour plus casual loading.

Your Skills and Experience

• Proven experience with and understanding of current technology, operating systems and applications; and the demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technology and systems, including upgrades and changes, within a reasonable timeframe.
• Knowledge and understanding of the theory involved in lighting concepts, and how to utilise this knowledge to achieve and create specific lighting and artistic effects, as well the contribution to the overall professional effect of the production. Experience is required to be able to apply this knowledge for different situations and venues including outside events and broadcasts
• A general electrical knowledge of wattage, amps, circuit breakers, earthing and three-phase wiring. Also, the principles of industry equipment communication protocols and data distribution networks including Ethernet and DMX-512 are essential to be able to patch and connect equipment safely, to select the appropriate wattage for size/intensity requirements, and to know how much power is being loaded on each circuit
• A knowledge and understanding of the technical lighting equipment used in the industry is essential
• Appropriate communication skills to liaise with presenter staff. Well-developed interpersonal skills are required to resolve issues.

For more details please read the position description:

 Position Description – Technician, Lighting Jan. 2020.pdf

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy a number of fantastic benefits including the opportunity to receive complimentary tickets, food & beverage discounts, discounted commuter benefits and onsite-parking, access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs!

Apply Now!

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter addressing the key criteria by 19 May 2021. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.