Temporary Full Time until November 2025
Location: Traralgon, Victoria
Salary Range: $76171.43 – $87565.78 + 11.5% Superannuation
Department: Creative Venues Events & Tourism
About this role
As the Senior Theatre Technician, you will support our Head of Technical Operations in supervising the day-to-day operations of technical and theatrical production at Latrobe City Council Creative Venues with a focus on Gippsland Performing Arts Centre. You will oversee the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre technical team to deliver exceptional customer service and back of house services exceeding community expectations whilst maintaining a safe work environment.
About You
For this role we are seeking someone with excellent communication skills to be able to build partnerships with contractors, venue hirers, production companies, theatre patrons and artistic personnel. You’ll have a commitment to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the wider team provide the same.
You will also need
A relevant qualification and/or substantial experience in theatrical technical services.
Experience in supervising technicians in a Performing Arts setting.
All relevant certificates and licenses to ensure safe running of Council’s Creative Venues, or a commitment to gaining these within 6 months of beginning the role:
Construction Induction (White Card);
Work at Heights Safety Licence;
Scissor and Vertical Lift / Operate Elevated Work Platform (Yellow Card);
First Aid;
Demonstrated knowledge in maintaining a safe environment within a Performing Arts Centre;
Current Driver’s Licence is essential.
Successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check and undertake a Pre-employment Medical Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
At LCC we offer benefits such as flexible working options, salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply:
Click here to submit your application and responses to the key selection criteria.
Applications close at 11:59PM Monday 30th September 2024
For more information contact Brett Tippet, Head of Technical Operations on 0427 625 817 for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council’s Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
