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What this job is
Performing Arts Technicians nec operate technical equipment and manage infrastructure in theatres, concert halls, studios, and live performance venues across Australia. They set up, maintain, and operate lighting rigs, sound systems, projection equipment, and stage machinery to support theatre productions, dance performances, music concerts, and other live events. These technicians work collaboratively with directors, performers, and other technical crew to ensure precise execution of technical cues during rehearsals and performances.
Pay
A$1,844 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Adapt artistic plan to locationcore
- Adapt to artists' creative demandscore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Digital Literacycore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Multitaskingcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workflow Prioritisationcore
- Active Listening
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Process Documentation
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Record Management
- Workload Self-Management
- Written Communication