Senior Venue Technician

• Permanent Full Time
• $87,009 + Super
• Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.5%
• Excellent staff benefits (salary packaging, free gym, shopping discounts)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Venue Technician to help shape the future of arts and culture in our region.

Saltwater Busselton:

Be part of something extraordinary from the ground up. Saltwater Busselton, currently under construction in the heart of Busselton’s Cultural Precinct and due to open soon, is a multi-use facility including an A-class art gallery, 640 seat theatre and state of the art conference suite overlooking the beautiful Geographe Bay. We are building a dynamic and experienced technical services team to help shape the future of arts and culture in the region.

About the role:

As Senior Venue Technician, you will support our Head of Technical Services to deliver the technical and backstage operations at Saltwater. You will liaise with clients regarding their technical requirements for events within the venue, including business events, conferencing, theatre shows, community events and art gallery exhibitions. You will perform the role of Duty Manager, over-seeing events and supervising the technical crew operating lighting, sound and staging.

What you’ll be doing:

• Rig and operate lighting and audio equipment
• Maintain excellent communication between Technical Services staff and our hirers, suppliers, other staff and contractors
• Provide technical advice and expertise to our hirers and community users of the facility
• Ensure Risk Assessments are completed prior to every event in the venue
• Maintenance of technical equipment
• Undertake inspections and ensure compliance with Council's WHS policies
• Direct casual theatre technicians to adequately service events at Saltwater

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical theatre/events role
• Proficiency in computer systems, network maintenance and a range of computing skills
• A calm, cooperative, and customer-focused approach
• Proven experience with WHS procedures within the live entertainment industry
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

Pre-employment requirements:

• Current C-class Drivers Licence
• National Police Clearance (obtained within last 6 months)
• Proof of right to work in Australia
• White Card
• High Risk Work licence

Hours and conditions:

Ordinary hours will follow a fortnightly roster, across weekends and evenings, depending on what events are scheduled in the venue, so flexibility is essential. Overtime penalty rates are payable for weekend work.

Why join us:

Saltwater Busselton is more than a venue - it’s a cultural landmark in the making. This is your chance to be part of its foundation, contribute to its legacy, and help deliver world-class arts experiences to the Busselton community.

Apply: Please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Please attach a covering letter addressing the above requirements of the role and your current resume.

Enquiries: Sharon Custers, Venue Manager – Cultural Precinct on (08) 9781 0369 or Human Resources on (08) 9781 1727.

Closing date: Applications are invited until 4.30pm on Monday, 23 February 2026. Screening of applications may take place throughout the advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and people of all ages.