Planning, Environmental and Cultural Services – Cultural Services | Arts/Culture- Permanent full time opportunity
- Experience in providing technical support
- Great team culture, with work life balance
- Theatre Technician (TT) ($53,163 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.
We are committed to delivering quality services to facilitate sustainable growth, enhancing the enjoyment of our residents and unlocking the potential of our city through inspired leadership, community engagement and sound financial management.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $4.7b worth of community infrastructure including bridges, drainage, roads, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We look after the health and wellbeing of the community through public health initiatives and provide recreational facilities, events and a wide range of Smart City and environmentally sustainable activities. We also work to build, develop and enhance resilience in our community, working to create a mentally and physically robust city.
We have reached many significant milestones as we continue on our journey towards building a clean and green city for our current and future community members.
We know that it takes more than construction to build our city; it takes people.
Townsville City Council is building for our future.
Work with Us
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Theatre Technician to join our Arts, Visual and Performing area. On average the Civic Theatre has 165 performances per annum equating to an average of three shows a week 52 weeks of the year. The Riverway Arts Centre averages 75 performances per year but has the capacity to service the function and meeting market which increases its yearly usage by another 245 activities annually. The Council through its Public Performance Program presents a diverse range of drama, dance, music and opera from national and international artists and organisations.
About the role
The Theatre Technician supports the technical unit by undertaking theatre and function set ups, operating theatrical equipment and assisting in the upkeep of Council’s performance venues and systems.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience in providing technical support in at least one discipline – staging, lighting, audio and/or vision.
- Demonstrated experience working in a technical area in a theatrical and/or live entertainment venue.
- Possess a well-developed understanding of theatre technical systems.
- Demonstrated computer skills particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- High Level customer service and communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in a team environment and autonomously.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and skills commensurate with this classification level.
- Perform work with a degree of physical activity and manual labour.
- Current Queensland “C” Class Driver’s Licence.
- Capacity to work flexible hours including weekends.
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active Family Social Club
- Flexible working arrangements
For further information go to: https://jobs.townsville.qld.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=500409
