Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Theatre Technician to help bring performances, events, and community moments to life at The Manning Entertainment Centre.

As the heart of performing arts in our region, our entertainment centre plays a vital role in connecting our community through live music, theatre, dance, comedy, and local productions. From touring shows to school performances and community events, we provide a space where people come together to be entertained and involved.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the technical production team, overseeing lighting, sound, stage operations, and backstage support
• Working closely with the MEC Production Manager to develop technical production plans that meet the needs of incoming shows and events
• Supporting the growth and development of casual and part-time staff and providing guidance and support to clients involved in productions 
• Managing rostering and ensuring adequate staffing and support across events and productions
• Providing technical support to events across the Library, Community and Cultural Services team
• Promoting and maintaining high WHS standards across all technical operations

What we’re looking for:

• Proven technical theatre experience, including lighting, audio, and stage management
• Proven ability to guide and support a team and build capacity in others
• A collaborative and organised approach to managing production needs and workflows
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and community service
• Dogging HRW Licence and a Working With Children’s Check

Step behind the scenes and contribute to delivering outstanding productions for the MidCoast. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you! 

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary circa $63,998 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience)

Location: This position will be based at the Manning Entertainment Centre, 33 Manning River Drive, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure:

• Permanent full-time
• 70 hours per fortnight across Monday to Sunday with 4 days off fortnightly

Closing date: Sunday 11 May 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Nathaniel Keegan, MEC Production Manager who is the hiring manager for this role. Nathaniel can be reached on (02) 7955 7506 or nathaniel.keegan@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.