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About the Role
This role is responsible for managing and co-ordinating all audio-visual, staging and lighting production and technical aspects of the preparation, planning and delivery for functions, events and performances for internal and external customers across the City of Parramatta. Working across a 7-day operation, you will be required to work night shifts and over the weekends.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all audio-visual, staging and lighting technical and production aspects of events and performances, ensuring high-quality delivery, safety compliance, and budget management.
- Act as the key technical advisor for Council and external hirers, managing AV solutions, technical service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and client requirements.
- Oversee the maintenance and strategic development of $2M+ in AV and staging assets, drive AV hire revenue, manage procurement, and expand technical service offerings.
- Lead technical planning for capital works and service improvements, analyse client feedback, identify technology upgrades, and implement innovative solutions.
- Develop and manage risk assessments, safety plans, and procedures while fostering a safe workplace and positioning Council as a leader in technical event services.
- Oversee the supervision of a small team of casual technical operators.
Requirements
- Significant demonstrated experience in technical/audio-visual services delivery or events production within a live performance / venue environment, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality technical services and solutions for live events. (Typically 5+year’s experience).
- Strong background in managing and leading teams of technical staff, including full-time and casual audio visual, theatrical and/or staging technicians.
- Extensive knowledge of technical production, including rigging, sound, vision, lighting, staging and special effects.
- Proven ability to ensure the highest standards of client experience, leadership and operational management, and safety in the design and delivery of technical services.
- Sound experience in financial management and reporting including quoting on technical services and equipment.
- Tertiary level certification or qualifications in event production, audio-visual technical services design and delivery, or in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
- Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application.
- Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia.
- Criminal history check required.
- Pre-employment medical check required, including Drug and Alcohol test.
Skills
- Audio-visual services delivery
- Events production
- Live performance technical production
- Staging
- Lighting
- Technical production
- Rigging
- Sound
- Vision
- Special effects
- Client experience management
- Operational management
- Safety management
- Financial management
- Reporting
- Quoting technical services and equipment
Location
- Parramatta
Work Type
- Full Time
- Permanent
- 38 hrs per week
- Night shifts
- Weekends
Experience Level
- 5+ years experience
Education Level
- Tertiary level certification or qualifications in event production, audio-visual technical services design and delivery, or in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- $117,540.29 to $129,411.13 + 12% superannuation
Benefits
- Flexi-time scheme
- Additional leave over the Christmas period
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Employee led networks
- Fitness passport
- Flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing wellbeing initiatives
- Health insurance discounts
- Central Parramatta location
- Discounted parking
- Novated leasing
- Learning and development programs
- Leadership pathways
- LinkedIn Learning
About the Company
- The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation.
- Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone.
- Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.
- At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included.
- We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks.
- Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.
- The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol‑free working environment.
- At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work.
- We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences.
- We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.