Theatre Technician

ABOUT CARRIAGEWORKS

Carriageworks is a thriving cultural centre located on Gadigal land in Redfern, Sydney. Built within the spectacular Eveleigh Railway Workshops, it hosts vibrant arts events and a thriving creative industries program. As well as popular events such as the weekly Farmers Market, Sydney Writers’ Festival, Australian Fashion Week, and Sydney Contemporary Art Fair, Carriageworks presents its own compelling program of music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. With recent renewal at both executive and board levels, Carriageworks is poised for a transformative phase in its history, promising significant growth, and impact in the years ahead.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Carriageworks Theatre Technician is part of the delivery team responsible for Carriageworks’ productions, events, and programs. They provide hands-on technical support and frontline service to visiting companies, clients and production teams. The Theatre Technician will actively assist in delivering technical support in collaboration with production teams to ensure the successful execution of each production/event. They will also help in ensuring workplace safety and heritage guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply technical skills in the staging of productions and events, including interpreting technical plans, building working technical systems and maintaining the systems for the season.
• Monitor the usage of equipment, maintain appropriate records, and ensure proper and safe use of all equipment.
• Provide high-level customer service and technical assistance to ensure a positive working relationship for clients, artists and visiting companies.
• Assist with the maintenance and turnaround of theatre venues between productions.
• Ensure the tidiness and good order of back-of-house spaces.
• Conduct opening and closing venue procedures and daily reporting when required.
• Ensure productions adhere to all WHS requirements and assist in safety management and conducting safety inductions when required.
• Report WHS issues to the Head of Safety and Compliance.
• Maintaining a safe working environment for all crew members. 
• Other responsibilities as determined within the scope of this position.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Experience in the live performance industry with a solid understanding of the essential technical aspects of live production and theatre.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team with excellent communication skills, including advocacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Commitment to high-level, solution-focused customer service.
• Comfortable lifting heavy equipment and maintaining a physically demanding schedule.
• Have experience working at height using a scissor lift and a vertical man lift.
• The ability to work a flexible 7-day rotating roster that includes nights and weekends.
• Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S).

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Forklift
• Test and tag certification.
• First aid certification.
• Driver’s license.
• Practical technical experience in one or more production areas, including lighting, audio, vision, and staging.

TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@carriageworks.com.au outlining your experience against the Key Responsibilities and Criteria.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Carriageworks values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from individuals who may have less experience due to their unique circumstances but demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow in the role.

If you are passionate about joining an exciting team and contributing to a culture of diversity and inclusion, we welcome your application and look forward to the unique contributions you can bring to our team.