AddressWork type
Casual
Location
Drum Theatre
Department
Community Strengthening
Drum Theatre Technician
Salary: Band 3 - $30+ per hour (plus 25 per cent casual loading)
Status: Casual (several positions available)
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
Your primary purpose in this position is to:
- Provide excellent technical and customer services for performances, functions and events at Drum Theatre.
- Assist clients to achieve optimum satisfaction levels for their performance and the audience.
- Ensure a safe and clean environment is provided for all Drum Theatre events.
- Assist the Technical Operations Officer with all aspects of technical production at the Drum Theatre.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:
- Proficiency in the application of standard operating procedures and in the operation of theatre plant, equipment andservices which requires the exercise of a limited degree of skill.
- Demonstrated skills to carry out technical responsibilities including lighting duties, staging and mechanical tasks, set up and operation of audio systems, maintenance on buildings and equipment, and assisting with bump-ins and bump-outs.
- An understanding of the of the function of the position within its organisational context, including relevant policies and procedures is required in order to provide support to and take direction from Supervising Technician and to provide employees under supervision with on-the-job training and guidance.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.
