About the position:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Queens Park Theatre team (QPT). We are seeking a candidate that will bring performances to life through technical expertise, creativity and passion for live theatre. The dynamic QPT team delivers high quality live performances in a fast-paced environment where the work is hands on and varied.

The QPT & Events Technical Officer position ensures the provision of a professional technical service for events at the theatre and other City-owned venues. The position is responsible for ensuring the effective management and operation of all technical aspects of the Queens Park Theatre, for stage management and for implementing procedures that ensure all back of house technical, operational, safety and maintenance tasks are met.

Key accountabilities:

Provide specialist technical advice to the City’s Queens Park Theatre and events to ensure the delivery of high-quality planning, preparation and implementation of planned shows at QPT, annual Civic and community events across the City of Greater Geraldton.

Operate and maintain the technical equipment at the Queens Park Theatre including supervising the use of lighting and audio equipment, communications equipment and the use and ongoing maintenance of stage equipment.

Design, set up, operate and maintain lighting and audio technical equipment for dance, theatre, music and performing arts productions.

Supervise and assist stakeholders and other technical employees with stage set up and stage management.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Andrew Frith, QPT Team Leader on (08) 9956 6744.

Position requirements:

The successful applicants would ideally have substantial experience in stage management, including the safe setup, maintenance and operation of theatrical staging, lighting, audio, and flylines.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

This position has a salary starting from $89,127 per annum pro rata or $45.1046 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)

22 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)

Health & Wellbeing Program

Flexible working arrangements

Career opportunities

Centrally located

Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Sunday 21 September 2025.