Posted: 30/09/2025
Closing Date: 14/10/2025
Salary: $48.32 - $48.32
Job Type: Casual
Location: Albany Town Hall
Job Category: Advertising, Media, Arts & Entertainment
Status: Casual
Salary range: Level 4 ($48.32 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading)
Job Description
Opportunity: The City of Albany is seeking a motivated and technically skilled individual to join its Arts and Culture team in a Technical Assistant role at the Albany Town Hall. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of delivering high-quality events, performances, and community programs in one of Albany’s key cultural venues. The successful applicant will assist in the operation, maintenance, and development of the Town Hall’s sound, video, and lighting systems. The role also includes contributing to the planning and delivery of arts and cultural projects, providing technical advice and support to clients and artists, and participating in broader community arts initiatives. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for the performing arts, technical production, and community engagement, who enjoys working as part of a creative and collaborative team.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You: We are looking for a skilled, collaborative, and community-focused individual with a strong background in theatre production and event technical support. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating and maintaining sound, video, and lighting systems, and will be confident providing technical advice and support to clients and team members. They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a creative team and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. A solid understanding of community arts and cultural development principles is essential, along with strong organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills. The candidate will be adaptable, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for events and community programs. Experience in theatre production and technical services are essential, along with relevant tickets and licences, or a willingness to obtain them.
About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an workplace where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.
What We Offer: The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:
- Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
- Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Discounted ALAC Memberships
- Volunteering support
- Generous study assistance
- Employee recognition program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Novated Leasing (where applicable)
Interested? Please review the job information kit below;
- Conditions and How to Apply
- Advice for Prospective Applicants
Please refer to the document for details on what to include in your cover letter to be considered for interview.
If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.
Role related queries should be directed to Paul Nielsen, Manager Arts & Culture at paul.nielsen@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3610.
Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 14 October 2025
The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
📌 Technical Officer - Arts and Culture
🏢 City of Albany
📍 Albany