About usWe are Dubbo Regional Council, a large regional Council servicing a growing community of over 50,000 people. With an operating expenditure budget of approximately $200 million, we have 600 team members working across a diverse range of areas including planning, infrastructure, community and cultural services, administration, economic development, corporate business and recreational services.
About our regionThe Dubbo Region outshines the big metropolitan cities in both affordability and liveability, with an impressive range of housing options, health and education services and little to no work commute – your quality of life is second to none. The real heart of New South Wales, our Region is a dynamic centre that offers the dual benefits of relaxation and space with the amenities of a major city. With a population of 51,429 and 4,500 registered businesses, the Dubbo Region is consistently thriving. Key assets for the Region include a major hospital that services a broad catchment population of 120,000 people, as well as world-class tourist attractions and impressive transport links including direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Newcastle.
The OpportunityThe Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre is an award-winning facility, being named Australian Performing Arts Centre of the Year 2019.
The Venue Technician is responsible for providing hands-on support for shows, functions and events as well as setting up and operating audio, lighting, vision and staging equipment at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre and Wellington Civic Centre.
In this role, there will be an opportunity to:
- Facilitate the set up and operation of audio and lighting equipment for shows, functions and events;
- Customise audio visual requirements from clients to optimally work within our parameters in show rooms;
- Ensure assets and infrastructure are maintained, repaired or replaced in order to achieve a safe, flexible and efficient working environment
- Interpret technical requirements and scheduling information and resources for incoming productions.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience, knowledge and operation of audio, lighting vision and staging equipment and systems in theatres and convention centres;
- Experience and knowledge of WHS, Risk Management, emergency evacuation procedures related to the operations of a public function area / live theatre venue;
- First Aid Certificate
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
About you
You will have a diverse range of industry experience in entertainment, events and touring shows. You thrive working in a busy and fast-paced environment.
Additionally, you will have excellent communication skills and be a team player who continually shows positive leadership and looks for positive ways to contribute to team culture.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work 76 hours a fortnight, Monday to Sunday.
Please refer to the attached Position Description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria which all applicants must meet.
This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the attached Jobs Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.
Salary: $50,629 – $58,839 per annum plus superannuation.
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 9 March 2020
Enquiries: Technical Coordinator, 02 6801 4372
How to Apply:
- Please fill out the questions in the application page below.
- On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume.
- Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later. We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you’re ready.
- All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your “Junk Mail” folder.)
