Casual | Starting from $43.42 per hour + Superannuation
Love live events, enjoy variety, and want to help create memorable experiences for your community?
Imagine being part of the team behind performances, concerts, celebrations and community events that bring people together. From operating lighting and sound to supporting performers and venue hirers, your expertise will help create experiences that inspire, entertain and connect people across our city.
At the City of Playford, we are looking for a passionate and customer-focused Theatre Technician to join our Business Development team. Whether you are operating technical equipment, troubleshooting on the go or helping deliver seamless productions, your work will play an important role in creating memorable experiences for our community.
If you enjoy hands on technical work, thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in helping events run smoothly, we would love to hear from you.
Why you will love this role
This is more than a technical role - it's an opportunity to use your skills to create experiences that connect people and support a vibrant community.
As our Theatre Technician, you will help deliver a wide range of live productions, community events and functions across the Playford Civic Centre, including the Shedley Theatre and surrounding event spaces. From setting up technical equipment to supporting clients and resolving technical challenges, every day offers variety, collaboration and the opportunity to contribute to successful events.
You will join a supportive team that values professionalism, customer service and creating exceptional experiences for both community and commercial hirers.
Why Playford
At City of Playford, community is at the heart of everything we do. As one of South Australia's fastest-growing councils, we are committed to creating opportunities for our people, our community and our region.
When you join us, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive team where your contribution is valued, and your work has a genuine impact. We encourage innovation, continuous improvement and a culture where people feel connected, empowered and proud of the difference they make.
You will enjoy:
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Meaningful work that helps bring community events and performances to life
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Opportunities to develop your technical and event production skills
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Variety in your work across performances, functions and community events
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Flexible casual employment within a collaborative team environment
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Access to employee wellbeing programs and support services
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Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
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Easy commute with great local coffee and lunch options nearby
What you will get to do
As a Casual Civic Theatre Technician, you will:
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Deliver technical support for performances, functions and venue hire activities, including the setup, operation and pack down of lighting, sound, vision and staging equipment
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Act as a key point of contact for performers, event organisers and venue hirers, providing technical guidance and exceptional customer service throughout their event
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Maintain and monitor technical equipment, including sound, lighting, recording, visual and IT systems, ensuring venues remain event-ready
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Help maintain safe, welcoming and professional spaces for customers, visitors and staff
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Contribute to a flexible seven-day operation that supports a diverse calendar of performances, functions and community events
Who you are
You are passionate about live entertainment and enjoy the behind-the-scenes work that helps events run smoothly. You bring a positive attitude, strong technical capability and a customer-focused mindset. You are calm under pressure, adaptable and confident troubleshooting issues while delivering quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
You bring:
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Experience in live production, theatre, venue operations or event support
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Strong knowledge of sound, lighting and audio-visual systems
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An understanding of staging, rigging or backstage operations
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with a focus on safety and professionalism
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A willingness to learn, grow and develop your skills in a professional theatre and events environment
Tertiary qualification in lighting, sound, or visual effects is highly desirable, however we welcome applicants with equivalent experience. You will also need to hold, or be willing to obtain, an Elevated Work Platform Certification, a Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
More information
Further information on the role accountabilities, and essential and desirable criteria can be found in the attached Position Description.
For a confidential discussion or to obtain additional information, please contact Kate Nankivell, Acting Manager, Business Development on (08) 8256 0234 or by email [email protected].
Ready to join our team?
Hit that “Apply Now” button and outline the experience, skills and qualifications that will show us you are the perfect addition to our growing team!
Applications will close at 12:00pm on Monday 27th July 2026
The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.
