Position Number: Casual
Directorate: CCS
Service: Arts & Culture
Location:
Blue Mountains Theatre & Community
Hub
Date
Created/Updated
January, 2026
Position
Classification:
Band: 4
POSITION PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE
The Casual Theatre Technician will provide vital support to the Theatre Technical Lead in the
delivery of professional, technical support for the operation of the Blue Mountains Theatre.
The role will have a specialist area of audio, lighting or AV systems but may be required to
work across and understand multiple areas on events and performances.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: (Position Title): Technical Lead - Blue Mountains Theatre &
Community Hub
Report to: (Position Number) P00905
Staff Responsibility: None
Key Internal Relationships: The position will work closely with the Technical
Lead and occasionally the Programs Coordinator
and Facility Manager to ensure that the theatre, its
equipment (in particular audio/visual), fabrications
and resources are correctly secured, used and
maintained.
Key External Relationships: The many varied Theatre hirers including
commercial and community groups.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate audio or lighting equipment for theatre performances
Operate specialist in-house equipment, including elevated work platform for safe
working at heights
Oversee bump-in / bump-out of shows
Oversee the installation / de-installation of lighting, sound, audiovisual, rigging and
sets.
Provide professional technical advice to outside hirers (in absence of Technical
Lead) and work with user groups to ensure the highest quality of presentation with
the resources available.
Ensure the ongoing protection, security and integrity of the facility's equipment and
infrastructure.
Ensure best practice WH&S and EEO principles.
Maintain security systems for the facility, specifically opening and closing the facility
and arming alarms.
As required, assist with venue room hire setup, particularly A/V requirements.
The position can work across a 7-day week with evening and weekend work.
Other duties as required.
Guiding Principles (mandatory section do not delete)
We act as one organisation responding to the changing needs of our LGA and
community
We are strategy led, driven by our Community Strategic Plan with clear priorities and
focus
We are service focused ` we continuously improve service provision and provide
excellent customer service
We collaborate and work together to achieve our outcomes
We ensure safety and well-being is at the centre of our organisation, operations and
culture
We are a financially sustainable organisation, living within our means, ensuring best
value resource allocation
Safe Home safe; Service Excellence; Value for Money; Trust and Respect; and, Supporting
Community
Workplace Health & Safety (mandatory section do not delete)
Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils policies
and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are not limited to:
identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your Supervisor or
Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative); never performing a
task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the experience, or have not
received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct equipment to carry out the
task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and in accordance with safety
instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied for the job, in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal protective equipment, which the
Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety aware and report any actions to your
line manager which will assist the Council to meet its legal workplace health and safety
obligations.
You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition you are required at
all times to comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy.
Compliance & Risk
Work within the safety framework of Council
COMMUNICATION
The position holder will be a multi-skilled lateral thinker and problem solver with excellent
communication skills. The position holder will thrive in a team environment yet be able to
work independently. The role:
Co-ordinates work that involves a wide range of contacts in local government,
various community groups, professional touring companies, the arts and commercial
sectors;
Works as part of a team and identify issues which restrict team performance and
produce strategies to overcome these;
JUDGEMENT & PROBLEM SOLVING
The Casual Theatre Technician makes decisions within the constraints of tasks
allocated by the Technical Lead on
occasion.
Casual Theatre Technician will be a fast-thinker and use independent judgement to
resolve issues that may arise in the absence the Building & Theatre Technician.
AUTHORITY
The position holder:
Has a medium level of autonomy and uses independent judgment in the day-to-day
operation of the Theatre.
In the absence of the Technical Lead, the position has the authority to veto any
action taken by a hirer who either contravenes building, health and safety
regulations, behavior which is judged as being damaging to the theatre and/or
equipment or actions which breach conditions contained in the contract of hire. It is
expected however, that any such breach be reported to the Facility Manager or
Programs Coordinator.
SKILL, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
ESSENTIAL
Demonstrated technical experience in an arts organisation and working within a team
to present and / or produce live performance activities including theatre, dance,
music, launches, conferences, workshops, festivals and small to large community
events for a range of spaces and clients.
Demonstrated high level operating experience as an audio or lighting technician,
using theatrical electrical equipment and a range of lighting and sound desks.
A general electrical knowledge relevant to the equipment found in a professional
theatre space, including equipment connection protocols, electrical circuits and data
distribution networks.
A high level knowledge and understanding of the technical lighting or sound
equipment used in the live performance industry
A strong service ethic and understanding of production and presenter needs
The ability to work under pressure, to prioritise work and resolve problems quickly
and efficiently to ensure daily deadlines are achieved
Understanding of WHS in relation to arts spaces.
ESSENTIAL
First aid certificate
Elevated Work Platform card
DESIRABLE
Test and Tag certificate
Working at Heights
Fire warden
White Card
Traffic Control