Position No. 578
Casual
Band 1 – $46.86 per hour, plus 11% statutory superannuation (junior rates apply if under 21)
Do you enjoy creating excellent events whilst utilising your technical knowledge and experience?
A unique and exciting opportunity exists to become an integral part of the Technical Operations team at the Wedge Performing Arts Centre. The Wedge Performing Arts Centre houses a 390 seat theatre, cafe and dining facilities, function and meeting rooms.
Council is seeking casual theatre technicians with skills across the technical disciplines of sound, lighting, staging, mechanical and electrical. Technicians will work across the events of the centre, from community and professional theatre to functions, meetings and conferences delivering high quality events.
You should have proven event service experience and possess strong communication skills. Furthermore, your availability to work nights, weekend and weekdays will be paramount in addition to your desire to learn new skills. Elevated Work Platform, Work at Heights, First Aid, and Fire Warden training would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they meet the criteria below:
- Demonstrated experience or interest in technical theatre operations.
- Enthusiasm and a keen ability to learn.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
- An aptitude dedicated towards serving clients and the general public to a very high standard.
Why Wellington?
Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.
Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.
We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.
We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.
Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.
Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.
About Wellington
Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.
In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.
Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Mitchell River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere. Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.
From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try!
Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.
How to Apply:
Applications will only be accepted via the Wellington Shire website: wellingtonvic.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs (Do not apply via external websites)
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advertisement.
