Contract/Temp
$42 per hour
Join our dynamic team at Carriageworks as a Production Technician and immerse yourself in a world of diverse arts events at one of Sydney’s most vibrant venues. You’ll work at the forefront of our Artistic, Commercial, and Event Programs, providing top-tier technical support in lighting, audio, staging, or vision. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to artists, clients, and production teams, and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, this is your chance to shine. Plus, you’ll play a key role in maintaining our high safety standards and ensuring our spaces are always ready for the next big event.
This is a seasonal, fixed term contract – Rostered hours between 06:00 – 00:00 Monday to Sunday.
AVAILABLE CONTRACTS
1 x 13 week contract from 16/9/24 – 14/12/24
2 x 5 week contracts from 11/11/24 – 24/12/24
1 x 5 week contract from 04/11/24 – 21/12/24
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Apply technical skills in the staging of assigned productions, exhibitions, and events.
- Provide high level customer service and practical assistance to ensure a positive experience for clients, artists and visiting companies.
- Provide clients, artists and visiting companies with appropriate information and technical support for effective use of Carriageworks.
- Ensure productions adhere to all WHS requirements.
- Monitor the usage of equipment, maintain appropriate records, and ensure proper and safe use of all equipment.
- Assisting in safety management and conducting safety inductions when required.
- Conduct opening and closing venue procedures and daily reporting when required.
- Assist with the maintenance and turnaround of theatre venues between productions.
- Ensure the tidiness and good order of back-of-house spaces.
- Other responsibilities as determined within the scope of this position.
ABOUT CARRIAGEWORKS
Carriageworks is a thriving cultural centre located on Gadigal land in Redfern, Sydney. Built within the spectacular Eveleigh Railway Workshops, it hosts vibrant arts events and a thriving creative industries program. As well as popular events such as the weekly Farmers Market, Sydney Writers’ Festival, Australian Fashion Week, and Sydney Contemporary Art Fair, Carriageworks presents its own compelling program of music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. With recent renewal at both executive and board levels, Carriageworks is poised for a transformative phase in its history, promising significant growth, and impact in the years ahead.
PREFERRED CRITERIA
- Experience in the live performance industry and a sound understanding of key elements of live production.
- Practical technical experience in one or more production areas, including lighting, audio, vision, staging and/or rigging.
- Demonstrated experience working within a technical team.
- Commitment to high level, solution-focused customer service.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including the capacity to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and having demonstrable interpersonal and verbal communication skills including advocacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S).
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- EWP, forklift, and/or rigging licenses.
- Test and tag certification.
- First aid certification.
- Drivers license.
BENEFITS
- Access to complimentary tickets for Carriageworks shows.
- Paid parental leave.
- Strong diversity and inclusion priority.
- Employee discounts through our HR Platform.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Carriageworks values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from individuals who may have less experience due to their unique circumstances but demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow in the role. If you are passionate about joining an exciting team and contributing to a culture of diversity and inclusion, we welcome your application and look forward to the unique contributions you can bring to our team.
APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@carriageworks.com.au outlining your experience against role responsibility areas. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be arranged as applications are received, so don’t delay.
