About the Position

This position is responsible for delivering effective Lighting services to ensure optimum efficiency and success in the presentation of productions.

Your Skills and Experience

- Proven experience with and understanding of current technology, operating systems and applications; and the demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technology and systems, including upgrades and changes, within a reasonable timeframe.
- Knowledge and understanding of the theory involved in lighting concepts, and how to utilise this knowledge to achieve and create specific lighting and artistic effects, as well the contribution to the overall professional effect of the production. Experience is required to be able to apply this knowledge for different situations and venues including outside events and broadcasts
- A general electrical knowledge of wattage, amps, circuit breakers, earthing and three-phase wiring. Also, the principles of industry equipment communication protocols and data distribution networks including Ethernet and DMX-512 are essential to be able to patch and connect equipment safely, to select the appropriate wattage for size/intensity requirements, and to know how much power is being loaded on each circuit
- A knowledge and understanding of the technical lighting equipment used in the industry is essential
- Appropriate communication skills to liaise with presenter staff. Well-developed interpersonal skills are required to resolve issues.

Variable Time Fixed Term (December 2026). Band 2.3| $73,213 .00 (pro rata) + 12% superannuation For more details, please read the Position Description - Senior Technician Lighting April.docx

About the Team 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 specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.

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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 [email protected].

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 recent staff in the Production, Visitor Experience, Ticketing and Hospitality 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 12 August 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.

📌 Senior Technician, Lighting (Melbourne)
🏢 Arts Centre Melbourne
📍 Melbourne