Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.
Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Technical Supervisor to join our dynamic Blacktown Arts team. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute to our upcoming programs and exhibitions on a temporary, 28 hours per week basis.
As a Technical Supervisor, you will be a crucial part of the operations of the Blacktown Arts program and the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre to ensure the programs are delivered to a high standard, on budget, safely and the centre is well presented.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Tertiary qualification in business administration or equivalent
- Demonstrated highly developed skills in galleries or one or more theatrical department, i.e. sound, vision, lighting, staging and other technical systems, or event management
- Solid working experience in providing administrative support in a project environment
- Experience in setting up events and exhibitions
- Ability to work in physically demanding situations, including lifting and working at heights.
- High level planning, organising, coordinating and prioritisation skills
- Experience in Microsoft Office software
- Ability to collaborate and contribute as an effective team member
- Working with Children Check valid for paid work.
Desirable:
- Intermediate Rigger’s licence.
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,510.58 per week (pro-rata)
- 28-hour working week
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Position description
Click here to view or download the position description.
Closing date: Friday 18 April 2025, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Andrew Cotten on 0474 878 393
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