- $84,470 to $93,865 pa (HEW 5)
- Full time, Fixed-Term appointment (2 years)
- Open to candidates with relevant working rights
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts WAAPA is one of the world’s leading performing arts academies, delivering the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia. Our students are able to develop their skills on-stage as an actor, dancer or musician, or behind the scenes in production, design or arts management.
As part of an exciting expansion plan, WAAPA will move into its brand-new world-class city campus in Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2026. This Creative Industries, Law, Business and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to develop into the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus will bring together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the university as it embarks on this further growth and transformational journey.
This is your chance to play your part in the launch of this unprecedented project, as we look towards our opening to students in 2026.
Find out more about ECU City and the impact your involvement can make on this exciting and career defining project.
About The Opportunity WAAPA is seeking a Venue and Technical Services Officer to join our growing team in the City Campus.
The Venues and Technical Operations team is responsible for the operation, maintenance and lifecycle planning of all venue technical systems. We are seeking applications from Venues Technicians that specialise in audio, lighting, video, communications or rigging, and with a general skill set keen to work across all areas.
Reporting to the Manager, Venues and Technical Services, this role requires a fusion of technical expertise, general knowledge, and practical experience to effectively achieve the institution’s multifaceted objectives.
This position supports the efficient operation of systems and resources supporting teaching and productions through a coordinated team approach, offering effective and consistent technical services. It offers specialised technical expertise while providing support to School activities and outcomes, furnishing timely and proactive assistance to School staff and students in the academic programme in a customer-focussed manner.
About You To be successful in this role you will have experience in Performing Arts or a relevant discipline, OR equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation and be able to demonstrate:
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules and logistics efficiently.
- Highly developed technical problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate, identify and analyse problems, and their source causes and related issues.
- The ability to act with high levels of autonomy, initiative, adaptability, and with attention to detail.
- The ability to balance and prioritise tasks without losing sight of desired outcomes and remaining proactive.
- Efficient and well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Current high-risk work licences and safety certifications (e.g. EWP, Working at Heights, White Card) or willingness to obtain.
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.
Benefits Of Working At ECU At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
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Contact This full time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $84,470 to $93,865 pa (HEW 5) PLUS 17% University superannuation contribution.
ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.
ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.
For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities Overview website.
Contact Interested applicants are welcome to contact Ben Collins, Venues and Technical Manager, at ben.collins@ecu.edu.au for more information.
Application Process Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing the key criteria outlined above.
Advert Closure Applications close on Sunday 16th November at 11.30pm AWST. ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION. ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.
