Part time
Up to $34.09 p.h.
At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do.
- Band 4 – $34.09 per hour 10.5% Superannuation
- Part Time
- Exciting New Position
Be part of a unique opportunity to open an iconic performing arts centre in Melbourne’s east!
We employ passionate, customer-focused people who are committed to delivering service excellence for our community. Whitehorse City Council is a leader in the provision of arts and cultural services in the eastern region. Led by a dynamic team, your skills and expertise will be valued in a collaborative and engaging environment.
Opening in 2023, Whitehorse’s new performing arts centre will be an innovative, versatile and inspiring cultural venue set in an expansive parkland setting. The facility will offer large-scale theatrical performances and intimate shows across two theatres, festivals in the natural amphitheatre, classes in purpose-built spaces and function spaces for events.
At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting transformation journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on:
- Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
- Great Organisational Culture
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Good Governance and Integrity
- Long Term Financial Sustainability
The role:
The Technical Supervisor provides exceptional technical service delivery for productions and events at The Round. The position supervises events, responds to client requirements and provides excellent customer to all stakeholders.
About you:
- A relevant Technical Theatre certificate or qualification and/or relevant technical experience within a professional Performing Arts or Entertainment Venue.
- Knowledge and skills in areas of audio, lighting, flying and staging, either in the performing arts industry or equivalent transferable skills from another industry.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with all clients and customers to ensure a high level of satisfaction is maintained.
- Demonstrated experience in providing flexible, friendly and focussed customer service, with an ability to problem solve and resolve issues relating to technical operations.
- An understanding of risk management and OH&S legislation and requirements as it applies in providing technical operations within performing arts.
In return, we will offer:
The ability to make a difference – Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you’re involved in benefits the diverse community.
Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.
An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.
Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.
Transformation – We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.
Further Information
Further information is available from Katie Harrigan on 9262 6590. We ask that applications please address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Applications close 7 May 2023.
Apply now to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
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