Melbourne Recital Centre is an award-winning live music venue; where artists and audiences build a lifetime of experiences. We strive to create wonder for everyone, in and beyond the Centre and inspire our community through music.
With a unique focus on music, the Centre presents and hosts hundreds of concerts each year, representing the pinnacle of the art form as practiced by local and international performers traversing all genres of music from Baroque to post-rock. And our impactful learning and access activities provide opportunities for Victorians of all ages and backgrounds to experience and engage with music and the Centre in new and exciting ways.
We acknowledge the traditional owners on whose land Melbourne Recital Centre stands – we pay our respects to Melbourne’s First People, to Elders past and present, and to our shared future. We encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.
Primary Purpose
The Technician contributes to the delivery of concerts and events; set-up and operation of technical production equipment and systems, in accordance with qualifications and competencies. The role supports the Operations department with the provision of specialist technical services and knowledge. Core responsibilities include rigging and operation of lighting, sound, audio-visual, projection, staging and furniture equipment and maintaining the upkeep and safety of MRC equipment.
The Technician role exists to:
- work in close co-operation with the Technical Manager, Technical Coordinator, Concert & Event Managers, Stage Managers and to assist technical and Melbourne Recital Centre staff to assist in affecting the delivery of the Centre’s schedule of concerts and events to the highest international standard.
- rig and operate lighting, sound, audio-visual, projection, staging and furniture equipment as required and in accordance with qualifications/competencies.
- maintain the upkeep and safety of all Melbourne Recital Centre equipment
- be committed to providing the highest level of customer service in line with Melbourne Recital Centre customer service vision.
- foster good working relationships with all Melbourne Recital Centre staff, clients, customers and stakeholders and promote a positive and co-operative working environment
- provide support to the Technical Manager, Technical Coordinator and other staff in ensuring a safe environment for all staff and visitors.
- assist the Technical Coordinator with day-to-day supervision of technical production requirements.
Main Accountabilities
- Set-up and operate production equipment according to qualifications/competencies (including audio, lighting, audio-visual, projection, staging, furniture, and instruments) for a variety or concerts and events within the Centre to the highest international standard.
- Assist with the bump-in and bump-out of event equipment and instruments.
- Carry out preventative maintenance, repairs and statutory tests on MRC equipment as required.
- Prepare the backstage and Front of House areas for events.
- Attend production and operational meetings and complete reports and administrative tasks as required.
- Support the Technical Manager with the provision of training to colleagues.
- The Technician will be required to use initiative and judgement to facilitate technical and production activities within the Centre.
Salary
Classification is Melbourne Recital Centre EA 2021 - 2024 Grade 2.1.8 + superannuation guarantee (hourly rate $40.09 incl. 25% casual loading).
How to Apply
Please read the position description on the MRC website for further information about this position. (If this link doesn't work, please copy and paste https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/news/2024/09/technician-casual/ into your browser. The PD is located in the Downloads section.)
Then, click the "Apply" button to upload your letter of interest in this role. We will be looking at applications on a rolling basis.
[Confirming resume and cover letter are not required.]
Any Questions?
If you have any enquiries about the recruitment process or this position, please contact Jess Frost (Technical Coordinator) on jess.frost@melbournerecital.com.au or Jasja van Andel (Head of Operations) on 0417 116 981.
We are an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, those with a disability, women, and people with culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia.
Employment at Melbourne Recital Centre is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and on holding and maintaining a valid Working with Children Check.
