Senior Technician

1 week ago


Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia City of Parramatta Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technician to join our team at the City of Parramatta. As a key member of our technical operations team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality live events and ensuring the effective operation of lighting, sound, audio-visual, and staging equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert audio-visual services under the guidance of the Manager of Programming and Venue Services, demonstrating exceptional technical knowledge and expertise in lighting, audio, vision, and staging.
  • Interpret and execute the delivery of productions, functions, conferences, and events according to specification and work orders, ensuring seamless execution and superior service delivery to diverse stakeholders.
  • Facilitate bump-in and bump-out of productions and events, ensuring timely and efficient setup and teardown of equipment and staging.
  • Perform a range of tasks, including rigging flown elements, operating automated winch fly systems, and providing stage management or stagehand assistance as required.
  • Interpret lighting plans and plots, designing and developing lighting states, rigging, focussing, and patching lighting, as well as managing set electrics, haze, smoke, and follow spot operation.
  • Interpret sound plans and plots, selecting and rigging stands, microphones, and cables, installing speakers and cabling, operating audio consoles, and managing playback equipment according to production requirements.
  • Undertake audio-visual tasks focused on visual technology, including setting up and operating LED screens, TVs, and projectors, managing projection screens and edge blending, and controlling playback of visual content.
  • Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices, ensuring the team's technical expertise remains at the forefront of the industry.
About You

We are looking for someone with:

  • Certification or training in the operation of lighting, sound, and audio-visual equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience in the design and operation of audio-visual services for live performances, events, and conferences, covering lighting, sound, vision, and staging.
  • Knowledge of audio-visual equipment, control systems, and principles.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve creative and technical goals.
  • Excellent customer service experience, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated technical capability in equipment setup and operation across multiple audio-visual disciplines.
  • Proficiency in programming and operating consoles and cue management software.
  • Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work with precision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
What's on Offer

We are offering an attractive hourly rate of $33.35 to $36.71, plus 25% casual loading. In addition, City of Parramatta offers excellent employee benefits, including:

  • Central Parramatta location, with public transport at our door and discounted parking.
  • Learning and development opportunities, to support your ongoing growth and professional development.
  • Health and wellbeing programs, including flu shots and other initiatives to support your physical and mental health.

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the position further, please email Rachael White at rwhite@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

Candidates must apply online, attaching a valid Working with Children Clearance. Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 3rd November 2024, and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The successful candidate will be required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA-approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.

This position requires the successful candidate to complete a Criminal History Records Check and a Pre-Employment Medical, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test. The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity, and belonging lie at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+, and other culturally diverse groups.

Please note that you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.



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