Senior Venues Technician

Senior Venues Technician

Location:  Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Production and Operational liaison
• Running production teams and scheduling
• Operation of audio, lighting and vision systems in Tamworth's premier venues

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Council is seeking a passionate and creative individual with great time management, team leading and communication skills. You will be knowledgeable in all areas of technical delivery with a high ability to troubleshoot on all levels. Committed to an extraordinary level of  client and customer and excellent event delivery for all members of the community.

This is a hands-on role where you will be a major contributor in a talented team, collaborating with touring parties, local creatives, designers and technicians to bring creative concepts to life.

Experience within a performing arts centre, multi-person arts venue, or multi-stage/multi-venue Festival with practical knowledge of event staging activities including stagecraft, lighting, audio, vision, flying, rigging and basic stage management procedures is essential.  Technicians with a strength in lighting and/or audio would an asset but not essential.

The "Senior Venues Technician" is responsible for:

• Assist with coordination, management and execution of technical and production services for in-house productions, venue hirers and clients. Ensuring that all technical aspects of the venues and equipment are well maintained, and that client requirements are met satisfactorily with the facilities available.
• Work with the Technical Supervisor and Operations & Production Coordinator to ensure all operational aspects of the venues including maintenance and compliance are met.

• Operate all technical aspects pertaining to the use of staging, rigging and associated theatrical and concert equipment across all areas.

• To safely and efficiently set-up, maintain and operate stage lighting, audio, video equipment and stage machinery.

• Participate in the bump-in and bump-out of productions and events.
• Assist with maintaining the Business Unit's technical equipment and assets by carrying out repairs and maintenance as needed.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Technical and Production Management of events and/or performing arts or equivalent experience
• Driver Licence
• First Aid Certificate
• WH&S Construction Induction Card

• National Certificate of Competency Licences

• LF - Forklift truck

• EWP – Boom type elevated work platform
• Working at Heights certificate
• DG – Dogging
• RB – Basic Rigging
• RI –Intermediate Rigging

• Electrical testing and tagging certificate

• Working With Children Check (WWCCC)

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU

For a confidential discussion, please contact Rebecca Harding on

Salary: Grade 14 - $91,192.49 per annum plus 12% superannuation for a 38 hour work week.  A Market Allowance may be negotiated based on skills, experience, qualifications and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday, 30 October 2025.

WHY IS IT 'WORTH' WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play  It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, 'Blueprint 100', drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours' drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours' drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you'd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.