Technical Officer
· Part-time (20 hours per week), 12-month contract
· Great organisational culture and supportive team environment
· Exciting times reintroducing arts back into our community
Working with Wodonga Council
Wodonga is a vibrant and growing city ideally situated on the Murray River with surrounding hills, rich agricultural valleys, adjacent wineries and historic towns. Wodonga is one of the fastest-growing cities in Victoria and is undergoing major redevelopment in the city. Experience a sense of pride by joining an organisation that works directly with and for our local community.
If you want to enjoy shorter commute times, an extensive track and trail network in which to soak up the great outdoors and be at the centre of a diverse region offering award-winning wineries, historic townships, snow and water play and much more, then a move to Wodonga is the move for you.
Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including employee health and wellbeing programs, flexible work arrangements and career pathways and opportunities.
The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff. We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect.
The Role
This position provides technical, occupational health and safety, furniture distribution and general staffing support to activities occurring in The Cube Wodonga to ensure the smooth operation and successful execution of performances, functions, exhibitions and events hosted by both the council and external hirers. This includes implementation and delivery of technical and physical components for events, functions, conferences and performances; including set-up, pack down, operation of audio, projection, lighting and camera equipment.
About you
To be successful in the role you will be a great team player who is quick to develop good relationships, is driven, hardworking, collaborative, solutions-oriented and passionate in delivering quality outcomes for our organisation.
As the successful candidate, you will also be able to demonstrate the below key selection criteria.
1. Relevant technical experience and/or qualifications in the performing arts, events and/or conference industry.
2. Experience setting up and operating performance and/or conference-based technical equipment.
3. The ability to communicate professionally and effectively with venue hirers, patrons, suppliers, members of the community and other team members to ensure successful delivery of events.
4. Organisational skills with the ability to manage time and plan and organise own workload.
5. Ability to display a strong community and customer focus when interacting with patrons and members of the community.
Applicants from all cultures and genders welcome.
Applicants will be required to attach a document addressing each of the key selection criteria (listed above), resume and a brief cover letter.
Support on how to address selection criteria can be found here; applications not addressing selection criteria will not be considered.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment functional assessment, National Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Any enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Technical Co-ordinator Stephanie Holumbiyevska on 02 6022 9333 or 0410 390 967.
Applicants from all cultures and genders welcome.
To apply visit www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers; applications close Sunday, April 11, 2021.