Technical Services Supervisor - Bendigo Venues & Events

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 6, Starting salary $88,418 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

This new role works within our Bendigo Venues and Events unit, which is a dynamic leader in performing arts programs and cultural activity, who inspires vibrant, creative communities. We manage and program five of Bendigo’s premiere arts and events venues - Ulumbarra Theatre, The Capital, Engine Room, Dudley House and Bendigo Town Hall.

You will be responsible for technical operations, maintenance and safe operation of technical systems and equipment, at all BV&E venues and events.

You will provide specialist advice to external clients, management, and technical staff on the technical operation and requirements for BV&E venues, develop event plans and resolve any technical issues, and manage the technical team to ensure the successful operation of all BV&E venues and events.

This role works weekdays, weeknights and weekends on a fortnightly roster.

About You

To be successful in this customer focussed position, you will have:

• Experience and knowledge in the technical operation of performances and events within a large performing arts centre
• Experience in the operation of specialist technical equipment and the maintenance of buildings, technical systems and equipment
• The ability to lead a team of staff and contractors
• Excellent communication, problem solving, project management and time management skills
• A commitment to a safe workplace

A satisfactory police records check, employee Working with Children and Intermediate Rigging Licence or the ability to gain this licence upon commencement are required for this position

Benefit

• Base hourly rate $36.85 per hour plus superannuation | Annual salary increases
• Support our community | Learning and development opportunities
• Generous leave provisions

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact  Stephen Henderson, Coordinator Creative Spaces on 0409 163 485 or check out our website.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Thursday 10 October 2024.