Technician – Performing Arts Centre

• Picton location
• Permanent Part-Time position, 24 hours per week (Monday to Sunday) with potential for additional hours based on events schedule
• The position is subject to an open spread of hours on a rostered basis and includes after hours, weekend and public holiday work in accordance with the Award
• Salary commencing from $42.00 per hour, plus 11.5% superannuation

Do you have expert knowledge and experience in the set-up, implementation and operation of theatre equipment? Are you looking for an opportunity to join an innovative team where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a range of stakeholders?  This could be the opportunity for you!

About Council

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to Council’s Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

We currently have a new and exciting opportunity for a Technician - PAC to join our Community Services Team. The position plays an instrumental role in overseeing the set-up of technical services and Back of House Operations for Wollondilly Shire Council’s new Performing Arts Centre.

The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre is the first significant project in a major Cultural Precinct for the Wollondilly community.  As a new flexible format, state of the art theatre it will be a unique venue in the region, attracting a wide range of contemporary theatre performances, as well as community events and commercial hires.

The Technician – PAC, plays a pivotal role in providing high level technical support and production services to a wide range of theatre users, ensuring the success of the venue and cultural benefit across the region. 

The successful applicant must demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Demonstrated experience as Theatre Technician or Stage Hand and experience operating theatre equipment
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing technical specifications
• Experience carrying out maintenance of theatre equipment and facilities
• Ability to provide advice and support to inexperienced theatre users.
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children Check
• Experience in operating Allen & Heath Avantis audio console and/or ETX Ion Xe20 Lighting console will be highly regarded.

Further Information: Suze Smith, Technical Coordinator – Performing Arts Centre, 0455 685 766

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday, 5 August 2024.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly even better, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.

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