Position Overview
As Production & Technical Lead, you play a key role within NORPA’s small team, helping to shape and deliver our new program and business model as we establish our new home, The Joinery, and implement our 2025-28 Strategic Plan presenting high quality theatre throughout the region.
About the role
You will oversee the technical and production requirements across NORPA’s program, assets and production venues/sites across the region and beyond. Working closely with the artistic/creative teams, you will be responsible for:
- Planning and delivery of the technical aspects of NORPA’s activities including the establishment of The Joinery spaces;
- Overseeing secure and inclusive labour and crew operations;
- Leading technical delivery for all NORPA performances, events, and creative developments;
- Managing NORPA equipment and assets;
- Supporting the day‑to‑day operations and functionality of NORPA’s programs and asset locations.
About you
You are a creative and capable production professional who loves live performance and has a drive for excellence. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring calm and confidence under pressure, and have the technical and leadership skills to turn creative visions into reality.
You bring:
- Broad technical production knowledge, with strengths in one or more areas such as lighting, audio, projection, staging, or venue management;
- A problem‑solving mindset, able to find innovative solutions within creative, time and/or financial constraints;
- Leadership, communication and team‑building skills;
- Understanding of theatre‑making processes and experience in supporting the production needs of artists, creative projects and idea development;
- A collaborative spirit and readiness to help shape NORPA’s next phase in building a creative hub in regional Australia.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV to .
Applications Deadline
Applications close 8 December 2025
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