Duty Technician

1 month ago

Parramatta, Australia City of Parramatta Full time

City of Parramatta is a progressive council with 260,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Parramatta is a vibrant city, with a growing developing business district with a thriving community of artists and creative industries, known for its rich history and diversity.

About the Role:

As a Duty Technician specializing in lighting, you'll play a pivotal role in the seamless execution of live performances and events across our diverse venues and function spaces. Reporting to the Technical Services Team Leader, you'll lead a team of technicians, ensuring exemplary service delivery while embodying Riverside's commitment to excellence and inclusivity.

This role demands solid technical expertise, leadership abilities, and the aptitude to coordinate and cooperate effectively with diverse stakeholders. While the role specialises in lighting, you are expected to possess skills across all technical aspects of theatre, including audio, vision, and staging.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate expert proficiency in lighting planning, rigging, patching and operation, maintaining superior service standards.
  • Deliver briefs to staff and prepare technical reports, including amendments to production requirements, equipment, staffing, and client sign-off. 
  • Act as a secondary technical contact during productions, coordinating teams and facilitating smooth operations.
  • Develop and deliver training programs, contributing to the professional growth of technical staff. 

About You:

The ideal candidate will possess tertiary-level certification in technical theatre or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in technical theatre for live performances and events and strong attention to detail.

This role demands more than just technical expertise; this fast-paced environment requires someone who can inspire, mentor, and lead by example, driving innovation and excellence in every aspect of our productions and across technical domains. If you're ready to illuminate the future of Riverside Theatres with your unparalleled leadership and lighting skills, we want to hear from you

Essential requirements include current Construction White Card and First Aid / CPR Certification, with Rigging/Doggers certification and test & tag considered advantageous.

Additional Experience and Skills:

  • Proficiency in programming consoles and design software
  • Comprehensive understanding of theatre equipment, control systems, and safety protocols.
  • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate changing production requirements.
  • Experience in the maintenance and management of theatre equipment and associated technical systems.

What's on Offer:

This is a term contract position until Dec 2024, with an attractive remuneration package ranging from $73,354 to $80,782 plus 11% superannuation.

Additionally, employee benefits, including:

  • 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
  • Leave benefits (flexi-time, leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year – all under strict negotiation with line management to meet the operational needs of the venue)
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots) 

Want to know more? 

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. 

Alternatively for a confidential discussion pleasecontact jstringer_riverside@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

How to apply 

Candidates MUST apply online. Applications close 9pm 4th June 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The successful candidate is 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 preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. 

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 lies 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.  We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note 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.

Together, let's shape the future of Parramatta's cultural landscape. Apply now and become part of our extraordinary team

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