The Technical Officer attends to all aspects of technical production in relation to performances and events at the Queens Park Theatre and other City-owned venues. This position works evenings and weekends as required and supports the Queens Park Theatre Team in all aspects of the Theatre’s technical operations.
Key accountabilities:
- Effectively manage the set up and operation of various pieces of lighting, audio and AV equipment.
- Ensure lighting, audio and staging equipment is operated in the correct and safe manner during performances according to technical requirements as well as in accordance with in-house City of Greater Geraldton Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure all event production aspects are coordinated in a professional manner with a customer-service focus.
For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Jessica Carlson, QPT Team Leader on (08) 9956 6744.
Position requirements:
- Previous experience with professional performing arts/events technical operations, including experience operating lighting, audio and visual systems and consoles
- Previous experience with stage management
- Sound skills in the safe handling and assembly of sets and staging, unloading and loading of trucks
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
The Technical Officer position has a salary starting from $76,072 per annum or $38.4981 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Centrally located
- Free parking
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia’s Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA’s key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
Visit the City’s website: Employment – City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:
- A current resume
- A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:
- Previous experience with professional performing arts/events technical operations, including experience operating lighting, audio and visual systems and consoles
- Sound knowledge of theatre production, visual, lighting and audio-operation as well as a basic knowledge of scenic rigging
- EWP, Working Safely at Heights, Basic Rigging licences (desirable)
Applications close 4pm Sunday 19th July 2026.
