Beaconhills College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding holistic education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. The College currently has over 3000 students across two campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, which are organised into sub-schools; Early Learning, Junior, Middle, Year 9 and Senior Schools.

We are seeking experienced Theatre Technicians on a casual-basis, to support across both our Berwick & Pakenham campuses.

The Theatre Technicians will perform technical duties for Beaconhills College Performing Arts Centres and other College facilities as required. Delivering outstanding technical and customer services to all internal and external clients of the Tony Sheumack Centre for Performing Arts, and Lois Maghanoy Centre for Performing Arts. These roles will support the delivery of all programs and events within the Performing Arts Centres and other College Facilities as required under the direction of the Technical Operations Coordinator.

There are 1-2 shifts available mostly on weekends or outside of school hours on weekdays. Most shifts are 6-12 hours in length, with either early morning shifts (7am start), or late-night shifts (11pm end).

Theatre Technician overview and selection criteria:

• Commencing as soon as possible or by negotiation
• This position is a multi-campus role
• $44.93-$50.65 per hour, based on experience
• This position requires a current employee WWCC and Police Check
• Ability to step in the role of a Lead Technician when required
• A suitable qualification in Performing Arts Technical Production/Technology with relevant industry experience or extensive practical experience in multiple aspects of theatre technology/theatre operations and event delivery in a professional theatre/venue environment.
• Riggers certificate (advantageous)
• Fire Emergency Warden Training certificate (advantageous)
• OHS Basic training and application within a Theatre environment (advantageous)
• Elevated heights, scaffolding and elevated work platform licence (advantageous)
• Electrical test and tag ticket (advantageous)

Please click here to view the full position description for this role.

Why Beaconhills?

Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, staff wellbeing, community service and sustainability. Enjoy the benefits of working at Beaconhills:

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite child care (wait lists apply)
• Onsite gym
• Both Campuses located close to the Monash Freeway
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
• Help us achieve our goal of being zero waste to landfill by 2030

Applications

Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Please contact the HR Team via [email protected] if you have any queries

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt as we are looking to grow our casual pool.

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse. Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.