Technician

Bring the show to life from behind the scenes!

Do you know your way around a lighting rig, sound desk or AV system? Do you love the challenge of making sure everything works when the curtain goes up?

Burnie Arts is looking for a Technician to join our team and help deliver high-quality technical and production services across our vibrant Cultural Precinct.

From setting up sound and lighting to troubleshooting AV issues and supporting live events, this is a hands-on role where no two days are quite the same.

What you will be doing

You will play an important role in making sure events, performances and functions run safely and smoothly. Your work will include:

• Setting up and operating lighting, audio, audio-visual and staging equipment.
• Engineering sound and preparing basic lighting rigs.
• Supporting theatre and entertainment productions.
• Setting up and packing down equipment for events and performances.
• Troubleshooting and resolving audio, visual and lighting issues.
• Preparing venues to meet technical and production requirements.
• Working with clients and event teams to deliver their technical requirements.
• Conducting pre-show technical briefings with Front-of-House teams.
• Maintaining, cleaning and safely storing technical equipment.
• Supporting venue security and the safety of staff and patrons.
• Contributing to the development and review of safe work procedures and technical documentation.
• Working collaboratively with the technical team to achieve great production outcomes.

About you

We are looking for someone who is technically capable, creative, adaptable and calm under pressure.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a similar role within an arts, entertainment or cultural venue.
• Experience operating lighting and sound consoles.
• An aptitude and genuine interest in technical production and the performing arts.
• Knowledge and understanding of rigging requirements.
• The ability to troubleshoot AV issues and find practical solutions.
• The ability to operate fly tower, rigging and theatre lighting safely.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• A current driver's licence.
• A current Dogman and/or Riggers Licence, or the ability to obtain one.
• A willingness to work flexible hours around the events schedule.

Qualifications in Performing Arts, Live Production or a related field will be highly regarded, as will Elevated Work Platform, First Aid and Test and Tag competencies.

Be part of something happening in Burnie

Burnie Arts is a vibrant centre of creativity and culture for the Burnie community and the wider North-West region.

If you enjoy live events, technical production, solving problems and being part of the action, this could be the role for you.

Whether you are an experienced theatre technician or someone with the technical skills and passion to take the next step, we would love to hear from you.

Questions?

Head to www.burnie.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers to find out more about the role.

For confidential enquiries please contact our People and Safety team on 6430 5818 or [email protected]

Please forward a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and a current resume to [email protected] by no later than 5.00pm, Sunday 13 July 2026.

As part of our commitment to safety, the successful candidate will be required to supply a National Police Check.