Casual Supervising Technician

Casual positions available to join our Arts and Culture team
Provide specialised technical knowledge necessary for staging venue productions
$41.65 per hour (plus casual loading of 25%)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced technician to provide effective technical services and supervision to clients, user groups and customers of the Boroondara Arts programs and events within the cultural facilities venues.
A little bit about the role
The Supervising technician is responsible for the supervision of technical operations, technical staff and hirers’ performance staff throughout our venues.
**This position will**:
Supervise bump-ins and bump-outs for performances and events,
Supervise staff, contractors, and volunteers associated with events and programming including the development of staff briefs,
Contribute to the monitoring of venue functionality, furniture, and fittings to ensure safety and security, and carry out minor maintenance as assessed by the Senior Coordinator Civic and Cultural Facilities, and
Be responsible for patron supervision and site safety.
What you will bring to the role?
We are seeking suitable skilled and enthusiastic individuals with a strong focus on customer service to join our team.
You will hold a venue technical training certificate from an accredited organisation, or equivalent technical experience in a professional venue environment.
You will be an effective communicator, verbal and written, with who is both personable and approachable and able to easily engage with a diverse range of people.
Employment Requirements
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.
How to Apply
For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Erica Sammut (Senior Coordinator Civic and Cultural Facilities) during business hours on (03) 9278 4741 for a confidential discussion.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara