Duty Technician Casual Pool

 

Sydney

Venue Management/City Life

Casual

$62.30 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

The City of Sydney has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Venue Management team as a casual Duty Technician. The team promote and manage indoor venues including Sydney Town Hall, Paddington Town Hall and Customs House for community and work-related events.

In the role, you'll supervise the delivery of our technical services for events in the Sydney Town Hall. The role is the key hirer liaison for events, and supervises and directs a casual workforce and contractors to deliver a broad range of expert technical services for concerts and other events. 

We're looking for someone with: 

•    relevant industry experience (minimum 3 years or more) in a supervisory or senior position in Technical Services or Production for events, theatre, concerts, performance or live entertainment

•    excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to handle customer requests resolve issues; and to deliver an exceptional customer experience

•    excellent time management and organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenge and change

•    working knowledge of current safe work practices and emergency procedures.

Download position description. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check. 

Applications must be submitted online 11:59pm, Thursday 25 September 2025. 

For more information, contact John Metzke, Technical Services Manager on

What we can offer you

You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at   or

Select 'apply now' to submit your resume and selection criteria.

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