Division: City Life
Unit: Venue Management
Section: Commercial Events Management
Salary: AUD $99,931.00 – $112,144.00 per annum plus Superannuation
Employment status: Permanent
Employment arrangement: Full Time
Location: Sydney CBD
Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
The role assists in coordinating the Technical Service Teams activities to deliver audio, lighting, vision and other production services for events.
The role is focussed on liaising with hirers of our venue, providing them with information, quotations and guidance on the most effective way that Technical Services can either facilitate or enhance their event.
About the team
The Technical Services Team are responsible for the creation of an events ambiance and atmosphere, facilitation of performances and concerts, and providing both a visual and aural experience through the application of audio, lighting, visual, and effects to meet each individual event’s needs.
Criteria / skills
The successful candidate will have:
- relevant industry experience (2 years or more), in a supervisory or senior position in Technical Services or Production for events, concerts, performance or live entertainment
- experience managing technical equipment, and be able to demonstrate their ability in at least 1 of the following disciplines
- live audio mixing
- vision systems operation
- lighting operation to an appropriate industry standard
- a particular focus of the delivery of vision services and vision system administration
- gained a solid understanding of key issues and trends in the audio visual industry
- strong communication skills; a drive to deliver exceptional customer service; and will take initiative to resolve issues, identify process improvements and enhance the customer experience
- excellent time management skills; be able to manage competing priorities; and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenge and change.
At the City of Sydney you’ll join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city’s dynamic future.
To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select ‘Apply’ to complete your online application.
The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration, pre-employment medical examination and national criminal check.
Position description: View or download the position description
Applications must be submitted online by 11.59pm, Wednesday 6 September 2023.
For further information contact: John Metzke, Technical Services Manager on 02 9265 9726.
A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.
We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 10 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.
We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application contact recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.
