About the Position

Arts Centre Melbourne is seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior technician to join our dynamic lighting team for a maternity leave cover. This role is essential in supporting our production needs and ensuring the highest quality lighting for our performances.

This fixed term position is responsible for providing technical expertise and support to the Lighting Supervisors and our presenters. Senior Technicians provide skills at an advanced level across consoles, follow spots and general lighting tasks. They also assist in overseeing lighting staff and participate in the operation of lighting equipment for pre-production, rigging, rehearsals, performances, and de-rigging of shows and events in line with presenters’ requirements.

12 Months Fixed Term, Variable time, approx. 25 hours per week. Band 2.3 Salary $71,770 pro rata + superannuation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Support: Provide guidance, coordination, and mentorship within the Lighting Team to ensure smooth operations and uphold technical excellence.
• Technical Expertise: Apply advanced knowledge of lighting systems, including consoles and follow-spots, to deliver outstanding production outcomes.
• Operational Efficiency: Work closely with presenters to ensure seamless integration of lighting into all performances and events.
• Skill Maintenance: Stay current with industry advancements, contributing to the continuous professional development of the team.

Your Skills and Experience

• Console Programming: Demonstrated proficiency in ETC Eos and/or GrandMA consoles.
• Follow-spot Operation: Proven experience in operating follow spots for live performances.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Strong ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Resource Management: Expertise in optimising resources during peak production periods.
• Venue Knowledge: Deep understanding of venue operations, working effectively with presenters, and ensuring continuity across productions.
• Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to maintaining and enhancing technical skills and staying abreast of industry innovations.

Desired Qualifications & Certifications

While not mandatory, the following qualifications are highly valued:

• Technical Certifications: Basic or Intermediate Rigger’s License, Elevated Work Platform License, and Test & Tag certification.
• Safety Training: Fire Emergency Warden training, Work Safely at Heights certification, and knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety protocols.
• Specialised Knowledge: Familiarity with in-house equipment relevant to the role.

 For my information about this role  Position Description - Senior Technician, Lighting EA 2022.pdf

The Business Unit

The Production department sits within the Performing Arts pillar and comprises of a team that delivers production services for ACM across Staging, Lighting, Audio, Broadcast, Wardrobe, Stage Management, and Safety/Training to enable the safe and efficient delivery of events across all of our venues and spaces.

About Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.

Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.  

Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.

We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy: 

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking 
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes providing specific support to our First Nations team members and specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.  

Apply Now!

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.

At Arts Centre Melbourne (ACM), we employ the HumanForce system. HumanForce uses Facial Recognition technology to record clock on and off times. This technology operates in strict privacy mode, meaning that images are not stored. The use of this technology is necessary for ACM to perform its roster, time and attendance (RTA) functions accurately and efficiently. Therefore, all new staff in the Production, Visitor Experience, Ticketing and Hospitality/Kitchen Teams will be required to use it unless otherwise agreed.

If you sign on to a contract with ACM, it will be understood that you consent to the use of this software. If you do not consent or require an adjustment, please advise in your cover letter.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter by 11:55pm on Thursday 12 February 2026. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.