Technical Production Officer

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative and collaborative Council?

We have a few exciting opportunities for Technical Production Officers to join our positive team based at Hurstville Entertainment Centre and related facilities.

What we Offer

• One (1) Temporary, Fulltime role till June 2024 – 70 hours per fortnight OR
• One (1) Permanent, Fulltime role - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $62,487.60 - $72, 401.04 per annum plus 11% superannuation dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program

About The Roles

These roles sit within our Community and Culture Directorate and the Technical Production Officers ensure that customers of the Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Community Centres and Halls for Hire obtain the best service and facilities by delivering the technical and operational requirements of events.

• Deliver all production requirements for events at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Community Centres and Halls for Hire per booking requirements, including set ups/bump ins, operation, bump out and reset
• Operation of production / audio visual equipment within the venues including, but not limited to, sound, lighting, live streaming and multimedia
• Supervising, training and rostering casual and contracted technical staff
• Meet client requirements for event plans, presentation and production services

The successful candidate will have

• Drivers Licence (Class C)
• Ability to work flexible hours over a 7-day availability (Monday – Sunday)
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the production process including but not limited to planning, implementation and operation of live staging
• Extensive knowledge and experience of other stage craft including sound, lighting, live streaming, multimedia and audio visual
• Strong understanding of the needs and requirements of a range of stage presentations and events
• Ability to read and execute detailed stage and lighting plans
• Demonstrated experience in supervising, training and rostering casual and contracted technical staff
• Sound knowledge of and commitment to safe working practices for events and equipment use and maintenance
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office Applications and venue booking software

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a prolonged standing/walking posture throughout the shift. Sufficient mobility is required to enable the employee to negotiate stairs and ramps. The employee must be able to work at heights and be able to lift and move furniture. 

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description then please submit your application today.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Andrew Williams, Coordinator Programming and Operations on 02 9330 6***.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. 

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check and pre-employment medical assessment.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.