Theatre Technician - Audio

• Full Time Permanent opportunity available.
• Demonstrated experience working in a technical area in a theatrical and/or live entertainment.
• Blue Card.
• LGE ($58,349.80 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.

We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We lead creation of a city for this and future generations by focusing on our transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social, financial and environmental shocks.

We are a Council led by our community to create an exciting and dynamic future.

Townsville City Council is growing Townsville.About the role

On average the Civic Theatre has 165 performances per annum equating to an average of three shows a week 52 weeks of the year. The council through its Public Performance Program presents a diverse range of drama, dance, music and opera from national and international artists and organisations.

This position supports the technical unit by undertaking theatre and function set ups, operating theatrical equipment, and assisting in the upkeep of Council’s performance venues and systems.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in providing technical support in Audio/Vision – live performance, musicals, etc.
• Demonstrated experience working in a technical area in a theatrical and/or live entertainment venue.
• Possess a well-developed understanding of theatre technical systems.
• Demonstrated computer skills particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High Level customer service and communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in a team environment and autonomously.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and skills commensurate with this classification level.
• Perform work with a degree of physical activity and manual labour.
• Current Queensland “C” Class Driver’s Licence.
• Capacity to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations.

Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

For further information review the Position Description. 

Closing Date:  11.45pm Wednesday 17th April 2024

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:
- N00865 ,N00891,N00910,N00941,N00960_Theatre Technician_Updated 16Feb22_PD.pdf