WORKPLACE HEATH & SAFETY
Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils
policies and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are
not limited to: identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your
Supervisor or Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative);
never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the
experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct
equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and
in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied
for the job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal
protective equipment, which the Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety
aware and report any actions to your line manager which will assist the Council to meet
its legal workplace health and safety obligations.
You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition you are required
at all times to comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy.
COMMUNICATION
The position holder will be a multi-skilled lateral thinker and problem solver with excellent
communication skills. The position holder will thrive in a team environment yet be able to
work independently. The role:
- Co-ordinates work that involves a wide range of contacts in local government, various
community groups, professional touring companies, the arts and commercial sectors;
- Works as part of a team and identify issues which restrict team performance and
produce strategies to overcome these
JUDGEMENT & PROBLEM SOLVING
- The Casual Theatre Technician makes decisions within the constraints of tasks
allocated by the Technical Coordinator, but may need to make ‘on the spot’ decisions
on occasion.
- Within the limitations of the Theatre’s technical infrastructure, it is expected that the
Casual Theatre Technician will be a fast-thinker and use independent judgement to
resolve issues that may arise in the absence the Theatre Technical Coordinator.
AUTHORITY
THE POSITION HOLDER
- Has a medium level of autonomy and uses independent judgment in the day-to-day
operation of the Theatre.
- In the absence of the Technical Coordinator, the position has the authority to veto any
action taken by a hirer who either contravenes building, health and safety regulations,
behavior which is judged as being damaging to the theatre and/or equipment or actions
which breach conditions contained in the contract of hire. It is expected however, that
any such breach be reported to the Facility Manager or Programs Coordinator.
