Technical Supervisor

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.
Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
The Technical Supervisor is an exciting position within Blacktown Arts, the division of Blacktown City Council responsible for the delivery of a diverse program of creative and cultural experiences, the management of The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre, and cultural planning for Blacktown City.
At Blacktown Arts, we walk alongside our First Nations Elders, knowledge holders, and broader communities of artists, partners and collaborators in our shared vision of creative and cultural experiences being part of everyone’s daily lives. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of technical production skills across a range of art forms and events, experience working in conventional and unconventional spaces, including maintaining a cultural venue. You should be safety and customer-focused, highly organised, have outstanding attention to detail, and demonstrate excellent communication skills across a broad range of stakeholders and cultural contexts.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in business administration or equivalent
• Demonstrated highly developed skills in galleries or one or more theatrical department, i.e. sound, vision, lighting, staging and other technical systems, or event management
• Solid working experience in providing administrative support in a project environment
• Experience in setting up events and exhibitions
• Ability to work in physically demanding situations, including lifting and working at heights.
• High-level planning, organising, coordinating and prioritisation skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office software
• Ability to collaborate and contribute as an effective team member.

Desirable:

• Intermediate Rigger’s licence.

Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,452.48 per week, pro-rata
• 28-hour working week
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Position description
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Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process: * Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

• Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
• Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Best of luck.
Closing date: Sunday 14 January 2024, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Louisa Minutillo on 9839 6808
Internal ref: BCC1746