An exciting permanent part-time opportunity is now available for a Theatre and Events Technician responsible for delivering high-quality technical services for Cessnock Performing Arts Centre and includes its outreach points ensuring hirers and the audience are provided with high-quality service and cultural experience. The position is also required to implement the actions associated with the theatre maintenance schedule and assist with maintaining the venue’s Asset registers.
Other key responsibilities will include:
- Assist the CPAC Operations Team Leader in the delivery of all technical theatre operations including production scheduling, staging and performance in accordance with statutory requirements, Australian standards and codes of practice, industry guidelines and risk assessments;
- Deliver all technical tasks associated with bump in and bump out including theatre performances, community and civic events in accordance with statutory requirements, Australian standards and codes of practice, industry guidelines and risk assessments;
- Prepare the venue’s multiple meeting room spaces for incoming users including room and audio-visual equipment set up and undertake it’s dismantle; and
- Communicate with venue users ensuring technical and theatre operational requirements are understood and achieved including on-site problem-solving at the earliest time.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications at Diploma level or above in the field of creative arts, technical production or other relevant equivalent discipline;
- At least 5 years’ industry experience working in creative arts or technical production;
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge and experience in the use and maintenance of all technical theatre equipment including mechanical/rigging, audio, video and lighting systems; and
- Demonstrated understanding of performing arts, venue operations, technical production and the ability to work to deadlines and perform under pressure.
Cessnock City Council provides a diverse range of services and facilities for the residents within the local government area, as well as visitors to the area. We employ approximately 380 employees and are situated within the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, approximately 120 kilometres north of Sydney and 40 kilometres west of Newcastle.
Remuneration:
$55,993 – $64,834 per annum pro-rata plus 10.5% superannuation
Benefits:
- Permanent Part-Time: 21 hours per week
- Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance
- Generous corporate fitness program
- Picturesque Hunter Valley location!
Applications Close: Thursday 25 June 2020 at 11.30pm
Who to Contact:
John Zeder, CPAC Operations Team Leader on 02 4993 4267
Apply HERE
Before applying, please read the position description below.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council may also complete a range of other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.
