Senior Theatre Technician

Synopsis Senior Theatre Technician Wangaratta, VIC | Permanent Part Time (56 hours per fortnight) | $45.95 per hour + super

Join the dynamic Back of House team at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre (WPACC) and take the next step in your technical career.

This exciting permanent part time role is ideal for an experienced Senior Theatre Technician who thrives in a fast paced performing arts environment and enjoys delivering high quality theatre productions, conferences and business events in a large regional venue.

About The Role Working as part of a skilled and collaborative technical team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of a wide range of performances and events. Your responsibilities will include preparing, setting up and operating technical systems for conferences and events, as well as bump in and bump out of both small and large scale productions.

You will bring strong technical expertise across lighting, audio, audio visual, staging and mechanist duties, along with a comprehensive understanding of theatre operations. A commitment to excellent customer service and strict adherence to industry WHS and OH&S practices is essential.

About You You are highly organised, physically fit, and able to multitask while working to tight deadlines. You are comfortable working variable hours, including evenings and weekends, and enjoy contributing to a team that delivers consistently high standards.

Desirable: EWP Licence, White Card, Level 2 First Aid, and endorsed Rigger and Dogging certificates.

Why Join WPACC? As part of a busy regional performing arts centre, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of events, showcase your technical expertise, and access ongoing training and professional development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Tanya Camplin, WPACC Venue Manager on 0429 939 642. Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 9 November 2026. Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. When Submitting Your Application, You Will Need To Include

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion.