Division/Section: Planning, Environment Lifestyle / Creative Communities
Position Type: Casual position available
Salary Range: CTTA (37.86 per hour + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Location: Townsville
Application Close: 11:45pm, Tuesday 14 April 2026.
About the Role:
The Technician Assistant will assist with the overall staging of productions at Townsville City Council's Performing Arts venue, the Townsville Civic Theatre. This role supports the technical unit by undertaking theatre and event set ups, operating basic theatrical equipment and assisting in the upkeep of Council's performance venues and systems.
About You:
Our ideal applicant would be reliable and safety-conscious technician with hands-on experience supporting live performances and events in a theatre or performing arts environment. You have a solid working knowledge of general theatre disciplines and technical systems, and you enjoy contributing to the smooth staging of productions by assisting with set-ups, strikes, and the operation of basic theatre equipment, including follow-spots. You take pride in maintaining equipment, following reasonable directions, and supporting business continuity during unplanned disruptions.
A team player with good communication skills, you work effectively with colleagues, hirers, and patrons, providing a high level of customer service and responding professionally to enquiries. You are computer literate, with practical skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and you possess the literacy and numeracy skills needed to work efficiently in a busy theatre environment. With a current Queensland 'C' class driver's licence and a proactive, dependable approach, you are well suited to supporting the operational needs of Council's Civic Theatre.
For additional information regarding this role please email Rohan at: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au
For further information review the Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
* Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For further information review the Position Description.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- N00899, N00943, N00975_Technician Assistant_Updated