About City of Darebin
Located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne the City of Darebin has a population of 155,683. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne and is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities anywhere in the State. The City of Darebin makes a significant investment in the arts and creative sector operating two iconic arts and cultural facilities the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre and Darebin Arts Centre as its Arts Precincts Unit. Both venues are known for delivering a strong and high-profile arts program.

About the Role
The Casual Technician position is part of the Operations and Technical Team that is responsible for all operational, technical and front of house support for the Arts Precincts activities, including performances and events. The Technical team is responsible for ensuring all technical aspects of the venue and equipment are maintained and improved in line with procurement policies and industry standards, and facilitate all technical and production-related operational duties for events at the highest professional standards. Several positions are available in the disciplines of lighting, audio, audio visual and staging.

Duties
• Provide a high-quality, safe and sustainable technical service (lighting, audio, audio visual, staging) for presenters and hirers of Arts Precincts facilities
• Assist in the delivery of the Arts Precincts’ program of events and activities
• Provide friendly, focused and flexible customer service to hirers, artists and patrons of the Arts Precincts’ facilities
• Ensure a safe and clean environment is provided for all events

Skills & Experience
• Technical competence in one or more technical discipline areas of live performance industry
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask
• Excellent client and artist liaison communication skills, with a broader understanding of the industry sector
• Excellent innovative and creative problem-solving skills
• Be a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated team member
• Experience using Qlab (desirable)

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible working arrangements, Employee Assistance Program, and our recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great.

• Opportunity to work across two iconic cultural facilities in Darebin who present award-winning programs and participate in numerous Melbourne signature festivals throughout the calendar year
• Work for a local government that is committed to its creative community, including current Artist Recovery Packages, to ensure that its creative community organisations and artists survive COVID-19
• Contribute to shaping the vision of technical procurement improvements at Darebin Arts Centre and Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre to maintain competitiveness as two leading metropolitan venues
• Be part of a progressive and dynamic local government authority which is internationally recognised for its forward thinking in sustainability, asylum seekers, indigenous rights and equity for all regardless of physical special needs, sexuality, gender, race or religion

How to Apply
Start your application by clicking ‘Begin’ below. Candidates must provide a resumé and must address the six (6) Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Contact Andre Fazio, Production Supervisor (Darebin Arts Centre), on +613 8470 8890 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Thursday, 13 March 2025 at 5pm.

The City of Darebin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, or other non-merit factors.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.