* A varied and challenging role, working fixed term part time 21.5hours PW, in venues.
* Competitive annual salary commencing at $89,269 - PRO RATA, plus up to 14% superannuation
* Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements
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Officer Venues Technical and Production - Part Time - Fixed Term (Approx 9 months)
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $89,269 - PRO RATA, plus up to 14% superannuation
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST
No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
Role Overview
Gympie Regional Council is seeking expression of interest for an exciting part time hours per week) Fixed Term opportunity for an existing GRC employee. This role is responsible for the technical and production operations and services at cultural and entertainment venues managed by GRC including staging, lighting, audio, audio-visual, and building and equipment maintenance. Working with other council departments, the Officer – Venues (Technical and Production) will ensure the maintenance and safe operation of technical facilities and equipment. This position will build and lead a team capable of delivering high quality technical and production services to a range of internal and external stakeholders including hirers, community groups, touring companies, event producers and other Council departments.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
* A qualification in technical theatre with relevant industry experience in the physical and technical presentation of theatrical and corporate events such as conferences and seminars ensuring the highest level of service.
* Ability to coordinate and motivate staff and contractors to encourage a positive workplace culture.
* Demonstrated experience in the operation of technical equipment and the maintenance of buildings, facilities and equipment.
* Demonstrated experience or knowledge in the operation of various live productions and presentations in different venues, which includes undertaking technical work over an extended period.
* Demonstrated ability to develop venue policies and procedures which provide professional venues services and meet Council's Work Health and Safety obligations.
* Demonstrated ability to plan and monitor budgets, production schedules and rosters.
* Competence in the use of relevant software and a contemporary knowledge of current systems and technologies in resource management for venues and events
* Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained.
Essential Requirements:
* Ensure all technical staff are inducted, skilled and trained to the level required.
* Be aware of the emergency management procedures and be able to implement them in an emergency.
* Provide guidance to the work unit on matters of Work Health and Safety
* Provide guidance, training opportunities, information and induction sessions in order to develop the skills of technical staff and community stakeholders.
* Ensure that venue services and equipment are maintained to the level required. Oversee maintenance and upgrades to technical equipment and infrastructure, including electrical testing and tagging.
* Liaise with internal and external clients regarding the technical requirements for larger and more complex events including contributing to budgets, production schedules and risk management plans.
* Be available as a technician for events and functions held at Council venues.
* Excellent customer service skills including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with a variety of stakeholders including commercial, internal and community-based hirers.
* Carry out other duties that are within the limits of the employee's skill, ability, competence and training, and the requirements of the role as may be directed from time to time by more senior staff
Position Description
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Arts, Community & Culture, Carly O'Neill on or email
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email
Our Process
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
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1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'
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Applications close on Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.