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 a strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
About the position:
The City is seeking a Technical Officer who will be responsible for attending 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 also supports the Technical Team Leader in all aspects of the Theatre’s technical operations.
Key accountabilities:
Effectively manage the setup 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 Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Ensure all event production aspects are coordinated in a professional manner with a customer-service focus.
Ensure work is carried out in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.
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 Alexander Dick, Technical Team Leader on 08 9956 6610.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will ideally have a diploma in Theatre Production and/or experience with relevant certificate level qualification. Additionally, the position requires previous experience with professional performing arts or events technical operations, stage management and sound knowledge of theatre production.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary starting from $63,792 per annum or $32.28 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
Up to 18.5% Superannuation
22 Annual Leave days
Health & Wellbeing Program
Flexible working arrangements
Career opportunities
Study Assistance
Centrally located
Free parking
Interested in applying?
For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
Applications close 4pm Tuesday 6 April 2021
