Senior Theatre Technician

Division: Community & Recreation

Business Unit: Community, Arts & Culture

Title: Senior Theater Technician, Permanent – Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $80029.58 to $93006.52 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Glen Street Theatre is a busy 400 seat professional theatre, located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, at Belrose in the Glen Street Cultural Hub.  The theatre delivers an engaging annual performing arts program for all ages and tastes. 
Glen Street Theatre is in a state of transformation.  Our program is diversifying, our audiences are growing.  Be part of our next chapter, connecting more artists and with more audiences to share in the special magic that comes with love performance, and all in the comfort of a Local Government owned and operated venue.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy –

•    Health and wellbeing leave 
•    Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 
•    High level of technological innovation and systems 

Our opportunity :
We’re looking for a Senior Theatre technician to join our technical services team. 
As a Senior Theatre Technician at The Glen Street Theatre, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of all technical aspects of our productions. You will work closely with our operations and technical teams to create unforgettable experiences for our audiences. 
The key focus areas of this role include: 

1)    Lead, plan and realise technical production requirements ensuring high quality event delivery. 
2)    Coordinate, lead and maintain accurate technical maintenance and maintenance schedules ensuring on going functionality and reliability of the venue technical equipment.
3)    Assist with ongoing technical staff training by sharing and upskilling technical knowledge across the team. Ensuring current and future team members can deliver a high standard of service for our clients.
4)    Assist in office and show planning including rostering, show specific paperwork. Completion of all post show reporting. Ensure an organised and seamless customer experience.
5)    Act as chief warden or warden when emergency procedures are activated to ensure the safety of patrons, performers, and co-workers.
6)    Maintain venue condition on a day-to-day basis ensuring the spaces are fit for client use.
7)    Work collaboratively with all the venue services team ensuring an integrated and high-quality customer service delivery. 

About you :
The successful applicant will have a Tertiary Level Certification in theatre or live performance, or considerable professional experience in a live performance or venue environment. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the planning, design, implementation, and operation of technical services for a broad range of live performance events.
If you are passionate about theatre and possess the relevant technical expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information :
•    Position Description 
•    Applications close on: 23rd of April 2026
•    Expected Interview Date 28th of April 2026
•    Questions? Please call Nathan Jones on 02 8495 5988

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.