Duty Technician - Performing Arts Centre (Casual)

• New Performing Arts Centre, centrally located in Picton
• Casual Position
• Commencing from $44.90 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + 11.5% Superannuation

Do you have experience as a theatre technician or stage hand? Are you a problem solver and value providing effective customer service? This could be the opportunity for you!

About Council

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

We currently have a new and exciting opportunity for a Duty Technician to join our team on a casual basis. The position plays a pivotal role in assisting across all elements of production and the supervision of casual staff members.

The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre is the first significant project in a major Cultural Precinct for the Wollondilly community.  As a new flexible format, state of the art theatre it will be a unique venue in the region, attracting a wide range of contemporary theatre performances, as well as community events and commercial hires.

The successful applicant must demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Current Fire Warden certification, Class C Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check and Senior First Aid
• Demonstrated experience as Theatre Technician or Stage Hand
• Experience operating sound and/or lighting desks
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing technical specifications, and providing this support to inexperienced theatre users.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and sound problem solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to prioritise and complete multiple daily tasks with competing priorities.
• Ability to deal with difficult or demanding customers and provide appropriate solutions

Further Information: Suze Smith, Technical Coordinator – Performing Arts Centre, 0455 685 766

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday, 5 August 2024.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly even better, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.

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