Chapel Off Chapel is one of Melbourne’s most iconic performance venues, presenting an exciting mix of theatre, music and live performance. We’re looking for a Technical Lead who will help bring productions to life and ensure every performance runs smoothly behind the scenes.
This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced theatre technician who enjoys both the technical craft of live production and leading a small team. You’ll work closely with producers, hirers and performers to create professional, safe and memorable live experiences for audiences.
In this role you'll
Oversee the delivery of technical production requirements across theatre, music and live events at Chapel Off Chapel
Lead and coordinate casual technical staff to ensure productions run efficiently and safely
Collaborate with artists, producers and hirers to plan and deliver their technical needs
Operate and maintain lighting, audio and AV systems to support high-quality performances
Provide technical guidance and support to visiting production teams
Contribute to scheduling, production planning and technical coordination across events
Maintain venue equipment, documentation and asset registers to ensure reliable operations
Uphold professional production standards and support a safe working environment for all venue users
You’ll receive a salary of $83,480 - $95,636 per annum, plus 12% superannuation, along with the benefits of working at the City of Stonnington.
Desired Skills and Experience
To thrive in this role
You’re a technically skilled theatre professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced live performance environment. You take pride in delivering productions that run seamlessly and enjoy collaborating with artists, producers and technical crews to bring performances to life.
You’ll also bring:
Experience working in a theatre, live performance or production environment
Strong knowledge of lighting, audio and production systems used in live events
Ability to Lead technical teams and Support visiting production crews
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to Manage multiple productions and competing priorities
Strong communication skills when working with artists, production teams and internal stakeholders
A Collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality live performance experiences
Technical experience with ETC EOS lighting desks, Yamaha CL/QL audio consoles, Dante systems or Art-Net will be highly regarded.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Cate Crowley - Chapel Off Chapel Coordinator on ccrowley@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
In your cover letter, we invite you to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the Position Description, and to share what draws you to the opportunity to work with the City of Stonnington.
The City of Stonnington is a child-safe, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of offerings available for our people, have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or have unrestricted ongoing work rights in Australia. Temporary visa holders aren’t eligible.
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