Casual positions available
Location: Traralgon
$40.32 per hour (includes 25% casual loading) plus 11% superannuation
Department: Creative Venues Events & Tourism
About this Role
We are currently looking for Technical Assistants to assist with technical operations, including the setting up and running of productions and other events requiring theatre production/staging.
You will contribute to the safe and efficient set up and set down of productions across Latrobe City’s creative venues with a focus of Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC).
About You
You will have a good understanding of stage production, stage management procedures and theatre etiquette as well as a basic understating of technical lighting and sound equipment and will have the support of the Technical Operations team to develop these skills further.
You will need:
- Knowledge of OH&S regulations is preferred.
- Current certificate of Electrical Safety/Test and Tag, Working Safely at Heights, Scissor Lift and Vertical Lift license would be an advantage but are not required.
- Experience, knowledge & interest in performing arts and venue operations
- Practical skills in the operation of theatre technical systems including lighting, audio, visual and stage management, and the ability to assist in the maintenance and operation of such systems
Successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children’s Check and also undergo 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.
We offer benefits such as 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 of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.
Applications will close at 11.59 PM Friday 21st June 2024.
For further information on the role, all interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Yola Suan, Senior Theatre Technician on 0403 560 309 for insight into the day to day activities of the role and the team as a whole.
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 or call 5128 6113 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.
