Townsville is the capital of Northern Australia, and Townsville City Council is the largest regional council in Queensland. Our Council is undergoing a whole-of-organisation transformational change which will place our customers at the heart of everything we do and allow us to take advantage of exciting opportunities to revolutionise the delivery of services to a community of more than 190,000 residents. Council strives to facilitate sustainable economic development for our region, enhance quality of life for our residents, and identify and unlock the potential of our City through inspired leadership, co-design of services with the community, and sustainable and innovative business partnering.
It’s not just about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.
If you are dedicated, hardworking and detail oriented, our organisation needs your organisation.
We believe that people are at the heart of business, understand that skills are important but attitude is critical and are building an organisation dedicated to delivering for our community.
DO YOU HAVE A BACKGROUND IN THEATRE OPERATIONS AND A PASSION FOR CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT?
This position will supervise staff and administer the theatrical component of the technical unit for Townsville City Council while providing a high level of service and advice to users of our venues. The role requires a clear understanding of the industry and an ability to implement all operational aspects of the Technical Unit working closely with members of the team to stage productions, events, functions and other performing arts related activities.
Our successful candidate will need:
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a high level of customer service to clients and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to chair and minute external meetings with theatre clients and stakeholders
- Demonstrated high level of leadership and the ability to develop and monitor the skills of supporting technicians and assistant technicians
- Demonstrated highly developed skills in one or more theatrical department i.e. sound, vision, lighting, staging and other technical systems
- Excellent knowledge of all aspects of lighting, staging, sound, vision and other technical systems.
- Excellent negotiation skills with the capacity to problem solve with clear judgement and a demonstrated ability to work to deadlines
- Intermediate skills in MS Office suite, internet and CAD-based programs.
- Work flexible hours including weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a dedicated team to further the performing arts in the community.
We’re hiring a Senior Operations Theatre Technician. Do you have what it takes to build a city? Find out more by visiting our website.
https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-council/job-vacancies/current-vacancies
Closing date: Sunday 22 September 2019
