Junior Technician

Division: Community & RecreationBusiness Unit: Community, Arts & CultureTitle: Junior Technician, Casual - Casual Role, 0 hours per week$36. 74 - $42. 70 (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + superannuation. Who We AreStretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Glen Street Theatre is a busy 400 seat professional theatre, located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, at Belrose in the Glen Street Cultural Hub. The theatre delivers an engaging annual performing arts program for all ages and tastes. Glen Street Theatre is in a state of transformation. Our program is diversifying, our audiences are growing. Be part of our next chapter, connecting more artists and with more audiences to share in the special magic that comes with love performance, and all in the comfort of a Local Government owned and operated venue.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business. Working With UsNorthern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy - Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits Genuine work-life balance High level of technological innovation and systemsOur OpportunityWe’re currently looking for casual junior theatre technicians to join our technical team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about live performance, is technically minded, and keen to learn more about how shows are brought to life behind the scenes. As a junior technician, you'll support the setup, operation, and pack-down of lighting, sound, vision, and staging equipment. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and help deliver a range of live events in a friendly, fast-paced environment. The Key Focus Areas Of This Role Include Assist with rigging, and patching of theatre sound, lighting, vision and fly system to ensure efficient and high-quality event service delivery.

Operation of theatre sound, lighting, vision and fly system to ensure efficient event service delivery. Assist with interpreting and maintaining show specific documentation such as technical plans, patch sheets and cue sheets to ensure accurate event delivery. Act as a warden when emergency procedures are activated ensuring safety of patrons, performers and co-workers. Assist in maintaining venue condition on a day-to-day basis ensuring the spaces are fit for client use. Work collaboratively with all the venue services team ensuring an integrated and high-quality customer service delivery. About YouWe’re looking for someone who:

Has a genuine interest in theatre, live events, or technical production Has some hands-on experience with technical equipment (even through school, TAFE, uni or volunteer work) Is reliable, eager to learn, and a good team player Is available for casual shifts (including evenings and weekends)Additional Information Position Description Applications close on: 10 August 2025 Expected Interview Date: 20 August 2025 Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Nathan Jones on 8495 5988 Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.