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Live Production and Theatre - Technical Support Officer

Multiple Positions
Employment type: Part Time
Hours per week: 18
Remuneration: Band 4 salary from $78,402.48 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation

Locations:
Wyndham Cultural Centre, Encore Events Centre & Wyndham City Civic Centre
This role is required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

As a member of the Technical Services team, this position provides technical support to events and performances at all venues within the responsibilities of the Cultural Venues Unit. The Technical Support Officer actively assists in hirers, producers and performers by ensuring high-quality technical support for their events. Key responsibilities include skilled operation of venue systems, including but not limited to lighting, audio, audio-visual, hybrid meetings, and fly systems, facilitating bump-ins and bump-outs, ensuring backstage areas are operational, and maintaining technical equipment to the highest standards.

The role combines hands-on technical work with some administrative responsibilities, to support the smooth running of events, while upholding safety and compliance within the venues. This position sits within the Cultural Venues unit under the Arts, Events and Cultural Venues Department of the Planning and Liveability Directorate. The team focuses on delivering exceptional technical and customer support, ensuring venues meet the operational needs of performers, hirers, and audiences.

Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, this role involves working alongside other technical, operational and administrative staff. While the position does not have direct reports, there may be opportunities to supervise resources or provide on-the-job training to colleagues.

What your day will look like

- Deliver hands-on technical support for events and bump ins/outs, including operating lighting, audio and stage systems during rehearsals and performances
- Conduct regular maintenance and safety checks on technical equipment to keep systems reliable and functional
- Maintain safe and organised backstage and technical areas, ensuring all spaces are performance-ready
- Support hybrid online meetings by managing live streaming systems

What you will bring

- Technical Theatre Qualifications (lighting & audio) equivalent to a trades certificate, Certificate III, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training as demonstrated by a candidate’s knowledge, skills and prior experience
- Experience working in the theatre or entertainment industry in backstage technical operations
- Desired qualifications: Elevated Working Platform (EWP), Dogging/Rigging License, First Aid

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness.

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