Technical Supervisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a person with strong technical skills and a passion for live events to join our Technical Operations team.   Foundation Theatres continues to grow its operations, and we are looking for someone to support our business growth across our venues, Capitol Theatre, Sydney Lyric, Foundry Theatre and Sydney Event Centre.

About Foundation Theatres
Foundation Theatres is an Australian family-owned theatre owner and operator.  Our Vision is to provide exceptional, inspiring experiences for theatre makers and theatre goers. Our Mission is to operate thriving, internationally renowned, first-class venues and to build a robust Australian live performance industry for generations to come.

Foundation Theatres is renowned for its innovative approach, determination, focus on excellence and passion for the live events industry. With an absolute focus on customer experience, we recognise that the customer interaction does not start merely when patrons take a seat in the auditorium. Customers expect that they receive a complete end to end entertainment experience, and the Foundation Theatres team, across multiple functional areas, work diligently to ensure these expectations are exceeded.

About the Position

• Role: Technical Supervisor
• Work Type: Full Time
• Location: Sydney Lyric, Foundry Theatre & Sydney Event Centre, Pyrmont & Capitol Theatre, Haymarket, NSW
• Hours of work: Varied, alternating days & evenings weekly and weekends. Work roster to be mutually agreed, with presence over the weekend, evening and public holiday operations expected. 

Your Day to Day

 Production | Ensure our hirers are well supported prior to, during and after their visit to the venue by assisting with their technical requirements, answering questions, and ensuring that their experience is smooth and positive.

Theatre Maintenance | Be a champion for maintaining the physical buildings and all equipment in all venues. This includes ensuring that the theatres are repaired, maintained, and presented to the highest standard, that daily checks are completed, and that all equipment is maintained.

Safety | Manage risk and safety, including to act as Chief Warden in the event of an emergency, safely conduct repairs including at height and climbing ladders and assist with the implementation of WHS processes and ensure that all working within the theatre uphold the company’s safe work practices.

Security | Maintain the security of our venues by assisting with the lockup of the venue at the end of the day.

Facilities | Assist with the supervision of technical suppliers and service contractors working in the venues and supply accurate meter readings to Management at the requested times.

What it takes to be great in this role

• The ideal candidate would have 2+ years technical experience in a theatre environment with competency across theatrical staging equipment, lighting, audio visual and communications and is comfortable working safely at height.
• You will have the ability to effectively manage your time and work proactively and with flexibility.
• You will have strong communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively work alongside all departments within the business and hirers.

Why Foundation Theatres?

• We are offering a stable, full-time position with a generous salary aligned to
• We bring the best commercial theatrical content from around the world to Sydney and provide an exciting environment for presenting exceptional 5-star theatre service.
• We are an Australian family owned and operated We have a small team with a flat structure, allowing direct and regular access to the executive team. This position is for someone looking for long term stability with the ability to have a voice and make a valuable contribution to our operations.
• We provide excellent growth opportunities both personally and
• Opportunities to see all our
• A work environment that is inclusive and celebrates the diversity of people needed to bring our theatres to life each day.
• Wellness program that promotes personal wellness with additional leave days and an EAP program available

If this sounds like you please apply through our website.