The City of Casey is an ambitious, innovative and customer-focused Council driven by our vision of creating ‘Australia’s most liveable city’. As the largest and one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 356,600 residents who call Casey home.
Bunjil Place is a must-visit destination in Melbourne’s south east. It reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity, inspiring an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere; and has become a lively meeting place.
Bunjil Place offers an unprecedented mix of facilities, including an 800-seat theatre, 200 seat black box studio, multi-level community library, function centre, outdoor community plaza with big screen, City of Casey Customer Service Centre, café and more!
About the role
This role sits within the Community Life division which strives to develop healthy, active, connected and safe communities through the delivery of community facilities, events, experiences and life cycle services from birth to older age.
The Production Officer/AV Technician provides strong practical operational support to ensure client’s event requirements are met effectively, efficiently and safely across the precinct, providing setup and operational services for performances, exhibitions, events and functions at Bunjil Place and other City of Casey venues.
In this role you will;
- Set up, operation, pack down and maintenance of Theatre lighting, audio, mechanical and audio-visual equipment within different spaces.
- Provide production and technical related services and administrative support, including assisting the Logistics team as required.
- Contribute to day to day and ongoing asset maintenance and renewal requirements for council’s arts and function spaces.
- Contribute to day-to-day operations of the Stage Door.
- Plan and organise resources to deliver projects including maintenance of accurate records and, if necessary, organising meetings.
- Draw on a range of information sources to identify new ways of operating and building continuous improvement.
- Through leadership and example promote Casey’s trademark behaviours: show respect, take responsibility, listen and respond, be positive, think things through.
About you
- Previous experience working in a technical theatre environment.
- Comfortable with manual handling such as lifting equipment, pack up of equipment, climbing steps and ladders.
- Completion of secondary education plus completion of a post-trade certificate or other post-secondary qualification below diploma or degree; or knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training commensurate with the requirements of the work.
- Ability to work in low light environments.
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including: National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check.
- Functional Assessment (physio/medical).
- Covid-19 Vaccination.
About our benefits
Our workplace is an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include;
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working options supported
- Study assistance
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs.
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.
The City of Casey has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.
The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.
Position Description: here
Apply: https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/careers/jobs/495276
Salary: starts at $67,451 (Band 4) per annum plus superannuation
Applications close: 21 August 2022 at 11:55pm
