City of Parramatta is a progressive council with 260,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Parramatta is a vibrant city, with a growing developing business district with a thriving community of artists and creative industries, known for its rich history and diversity.
Central to our vision for an activated global city are the people – the artists, creative thinkers, communities, volunteers, participants, players, producers, creative enthusiasts and audiences.
How you will make a difference to the City of Parramatta:
The Theatre Technician plays a critical role in delivering successful live performances and events, providing technical expertise in lighting, audio, vision, and staging to ensure a superior level of service delivery to diverse stakeholders. This role requires adaptability and flexibility to accommodate the dynamic and diverse nature of our performances and events. In this role you will construct, erect and rig scenic elements, operate audio and lighting equipment, and ensure the effective operation of the theatre’s technical aspects.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical theatre services under the guidance of the Technical Coordinators and Duty Technicians.
- Reporting any faulty equipment to the Duty Technician on shift and Technical Coordinators.
- Interpreting and executing the delivery of productions, functions and events.
- Participating in bump-ins and bump-outs of productions and events.
- Performing various tasks such as constructing and erecting scenic elements, rigging flown elements, operating counterweight and winch fly systems, rigging and operating audio, lighting and AV systems.
About You
The successful candidate should have previous experience in the operation and delivery of technical theatre services for live performances and events, covering lighting, sound, audio-visual, and staging. It would be preferred but not essential for applicants to have a Tertiary level certification in technical theatre, live performance, or a related field.
Experience
- Experience in the operation and delivery of technical theatre services for live performances and events.
- Proficiency in programming consoles across multiple technical theatre disciplines.
- Customer service experience is essential.
Qualifications
- Tertiary and/or other technical qualifications relevant to live theatre / events or experience in a multi-venue live theatre environment is desirable
- NSW Construction White Card Certification
- Professional Working with Children’s Check clearance number
- Rigging / Doggers Certification (desirable)
- Test & Tag Certification (desirable)
- Yellow Card (desirable)
- Working at heights certification (desirable)
Skills
- Understanding of design principles, including lighting, sound, vision and staging.
- Technical skills in equipment setup and operation across multiple technical theatre disciplines.
- Knowledge of theatre equipment types, and their applications.
By joining City of Parramatta, you will become part of an extraordinary team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact. The diverse culture at City of Parramatta is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in our workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation.
What’s on offer:
We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $38.63 p/h (including 25% Casual Loading) + 11% Superannuation & Penalties.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, free parking when available onsite).
- Learning and Development opportunities.
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots).
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Josh Stringer on (02) 8839 3333 or email jstringer_riverside@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
Candidates MUST apply online.
Please provide a cover letter addressing the qualifications, skills & experience required in the Position Description.
Applications close 9pm, 29 August 2023 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
Prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A copy of a valid Working with Children Clearance must be presented at Interview.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council’s vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council’s consideration.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment, and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
