Casual – Multiple positions available
$38.36 per hour (plus 25% casual loading and super)
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the Role
There is an amazing opportunity to work within the Cultural and Community Hub team, providing strong technical experience for performances, events and functions. Our team is undergoing significant growth, including a range of building developments and new programs within the Drum Theatre and new community hubs. We are looking for experience technical staff, who have supervisory experience to supervise the team during shows.
The Theatre and Function Technician (inc Supervisory) will work with our Technical Productions and Operations team, within the Creative and Engaged City Department.
Your primary purpose in this position is to provide high-quality and efficient technical experience to all bookings, performances and shows, while supervising other staff and back of house functions.
The role involves:
· Supervising technical and theatre function staff, including upskilling and teaching where required
· Carry out lighting or sound duties including rigging, focusing and patching.
· Carry out staging and mechanical tasks including set construction, painting, flying and associated paperwork.
· Assist with bump ins, bump outs or maintenance for equipment
The Theatre and Function Technician (inc Supervisory) supports community groups and other hirers in delivering their events while working closely with the Venue Experience and Bookings teams to ensure all aspects of event setup and facility maintenance are handled efficiently.
About You
The successful applicant will have a passion for working with the community and be excited to be apart of our journey as the Community and Cultural venues grow and develop.
You will need to address the Key Selection Criteria including;
· Demonstrated experience in the technical operation of a live theatre or performing arts centre
· Demonstrated operational skills in Theatre Lighting, Sound & Staging
· Demonstrated ability to supervise support technical staff
· Well developed interpersonal skills and customer focused communication
· Demonstrated capacity to work within small and flexible team environment
· Demonstrated ability to work productively with amateur organisations, amateur production and technical personal to develop skills and encourage enthusiasm
· Effective written and oral communication skills
· Demonstrated ability to use a variety of MS software and Theatre Lighting and sound equipment and software
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
· Competitive salary
· Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
· Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
· Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
· Reward & recognition programs
· Health initiatives
· Access to our support and wellbeing programs
· A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
· A brief cover letter
· Your resume
· Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Theatre and Function Technician (supervisory) – 720.4 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Thursday, 19 February 2026
Further information:
George Ward, 0466 579 285
