Technical Operations Coordinator

About VenuesWest

VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia's leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities.

We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions.

Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process.

If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on ***or email ***************

About the Role

VenuesWest is looking for an experienced technical events specialist to coordinate the planning and delivery of back of house requirements and liaise with production companies and clients to interpret events & bookings technical requirements for lighting, sound, stage, audio-visual, and floor plans to ensure the safe and effective presentation and running of events including sporting and concert events.

The Technical Operations Coordinator coordinates the set up and operation of all technical booking specifications and provides specialist advice to staff, management and our clients. This is a hands-on role involved in the physical set-up of events, operation of technical equipment and supervision of technical equipment service scheduling.

At VenuesWest, one of our of signature behaviours is to deliver safely and the successful candidate will have great technical skills with a strong focus on safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment at all times and ensures all event equipment and facilities meet WH&S legislative requirements and are operated in a safe manner.

We currently have one full time position available. The role is based in Mount Claremont at Perth High Performance Centre; however, mobility will be required between our portfolio of venues. The position will require working outside of normal business hours on a regular basis to meet event requirements.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, this position may be exposed to traumatic events in the workplace. VenuesWest is committed to proactively ensuring the psychosocial safety and health of our workers through risk control and provision of services to support workers exposed to and impacted by traumatic events.

What We Offer

The benefits of working with VenuesWest:

• Free on-site parking

• Free membership to our gym and aquatic centres with discounted personal training, access to staff fitness classes and discounts on kid's programs

• A generous Reward and Recognition Program, including opportunity for free tickets to a range of sports and entertainment events

• Ability to achieve work/life balance, including flexible and hybrid work arrangements and a family friendly work environment

• A fantastic social club and culture program with regular activities

• A generous wellbeing program including seated massages, annual Flu Vaccinations & Skin Checks, Corporate Health Insurance discounts, access to free counselling for employees and their immediate family through EAP, optical reimbursement for office-based employees*

• A comprehensive learning and development program

• Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications

• Generous leave entitlements including: four weeks annual leave, three add public service holidays*, long service leave after seven years*, cultural ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, disability leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave*, and paid partner leave, opportunity to purchase leave and access to salary packaging arrangements

• 11.5% superannuation

*conditions apply

About the Person

The ideal candidate should bring relevant expertise in Event Technical Planning, Event Production, Event Rigging & Dogging and Workplace Health & Safety. You will have demonstrated experience in leading and supporting a team, along with strong training skills to develop your team and excellent customer service skills for effective liaison skills with stakeholders who have technical requirements.

For any further job-related information please contact Daniel Etter, General Manager Sport and Events on ***.

For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, you must provide:

• A copy of your current CV and

• A cover letter that showcases detailed examples of your experience and working knowledge in the planning, set up and delivery of all Back of House requirements for events. Highlight your specific skills in the setup, operation, maintenance of technical equipment, including audio vision, sound IT and/or lighting equipment.

The Job Description Form is attached and includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.

Applicants are requested to apply via the Jobs WA board, key in position number: Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or proforma applications will be accepted.

For technical difficulties, please contact RAMS helpdesk at or email ************

For application assistance please contact People and Culture on ***.

Employment Screening

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

• Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract

• National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.

Future Appointments

Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for similar vacancies pursuant to the Commission's Instructions No.2 and No.39.