- 0.6 FTE Part-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 6.
- Penrith campus with flexible working arrangements.
- Salary: $57,466.20 – $61,595.40 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Deliver hands-on technical expertise that brings teaching, rehearsals, and performances to life.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Technical Support Officer to assist providing technical Drama Production support for teaching and research activities from our Penrith campus.
Operating out of our Playhouse theatre, you’ll be responsible for all technical support of drama production on campus. This role includes overseeing the setup, maintenance, and operation of lighting, sound, multimedia, and stage equipment, as well as ensuring the safe and effective execution of production designs.
A background in live performance technology and a working knowledge of theatre production processes is essential, as is the flexibility to work outside standard hours during peak production times.
What Success Looks Like:
- Deliver high-quality technical support for theatrical production and performances as well as directly related practical teaching or research.
- Support Practical teaching by setting up practical classes and performance rehearsals etc.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures for relevant equipment and processes – ensuring that they are up to date and the standard maintained.
- Actively contribute to identifying and recommending areas of improvement through Continuous Improvement or Kaizen?programs.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
About You
- Degree in Drama Production is highly regarded but not necessary for success in this role.
- Extensive relevant experience in live production, stagecraft, theatre shows or equivalent.
- Demonstrated excellence in lighting, sound, staging and multimedia equipment, including safe and effective usage.
- Strong communication ability (both written and verbal) with proactivity regarding documenting procedures and coordinating multiple tasks.
Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:
- Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
- Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
- Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
- Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.
Application Details
- Position Enquiries: Direct to Talent Acquisition via s.verster@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF545D.
- Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 5th February 2026.
- Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
- How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.
Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.
