Lighting Technician

Lighting Technician

If you have a passion for events and lighting, exceptional teamwork and a focus on service excellence this one is for you!

The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre is seeking a permanent Lighting Technician to work alongside our high performing Lighting, Audio Visual and Staging teams delivering high quality production services for a variety of events held at the MECC, BB print Stadium as well as outdoor Festivals.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Work as part of a high performing team with great culture on a wide range of productions and events including many major performing arts companies and promoters
• Maintain theatrical and conference lighting systems and associated equipment
• Provide stage and conference lighting, designs and effects
• Directly report to the Head of Lighting - MECC & Events
• Enhance your skills and experience in this field through training, development and mentoring.

We are looking for team members who can:

• Can operate and maintain conference and stage lighting within the Convention Precinct to recognised industry standards.
• Will respond quickly and effectively to unforeseen breakdown of equipment
• Has the ability to work with clients to deliver the requirements of their events
• Brings to the team prior technical experience in the theatre, hospitality industry or events.

In return, you will enjoy:

• The chance to work with a high performing and dynamic team
• Base annual salary from $53,514 + allowances as applicable
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• We’re bursting at the seams with career development and learning opportunities
• Study and assistance programs for career development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

Are you ready to catapult your career?

To apply, you will need to submit a resume, cover letter and a brief statement addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position Description, available to be downloaded from the vacancy on Council’s website.

Applications Close: 10th February 2022

Blue Card - It is an essential requirement for this position to hold a Working with Children Blue Card. Under Queensland legislation, you must hold the Blue Card prior to commencing employment – No Card, No Start policy. If you currently do not hold a Blue Card, we recommend you commence the application process when you apply for the position. For more information please refer to the following website: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply

Incumbents of this position are required to show evidence of being COVID-19 fully vaccinated, or similar evidence of a medical exemption. This evidence will be required once only and recorded in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). MRC will not accept or require a copy of that evidence.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.