Country Arts SA is seeking applications from highly motivated and energetic people for the position of Theatre Technician at the Middleback Arts Centre, Whyalla.

About Country Arts SA

Country Arts SA is one of South Australia’s largest and most dynamic arts organisations. We are more than a traditional arts organisation; we are presenters, producers, curators, and venue operators, delivering a diverse program of experiences across regional South Australia. From touring live music and bold contemporary theatre to community-led projects and major commercial hires. Our venues host more than 100 commercial events annually, from family favourites like The Wiggles to major Australian artists such as Guy Sebastian alongside our own curated and produced programming. We are dedicated to transforming how the arts are created, shared, and experienced, while supporting regional artists and connecting communities through meaningful cultural experiences.

About the Role

The Theatre Technician is responsible for planning and overseeing the technical operations of the art centre, maintaining the art centre’s equipment, infrastructure and facilities, and ensuring an exceptional service experience for all arts centre users.

Role Highlights

• Lead technical operations at the Arts Centre, ensuring high production standards across all activities and assessing requirements to allocate appropriate technical resources within budget.
• Maintain facilities and equipment, including overseeing preventative maintenance programs, managing technical systems and databases, and supporting capital works projects in liaison with Infrastructure.
• Supervise staff and contractors, including rostering casual technical staff, identifying training needs, and ensuring all work complies with WHS requirements.
• Support operational planning and risk management, including conducting worksite inspections, identifying and managing risks, and contributing to strategic and organisational plans while providing advice and support to users and community presenters.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated high-level technical expertise across sound, lighting, cinema projection, and digital projection systems, with strong ICT capability including hardware, software, and network systems.
• Strong operational and project capability, including maintaining infrastructure, managing capital works, applying safe work practices, and delivering effective administrative and time management outcomes.
• Customer-focused and solutions-driven, with a commitment to delivering high-quality experiences, responding to stakeholder needs, and providing practical advice and support.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach, demonstrating professionalism, strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, resolve conflict, and contribute to sustainable and innovative practices.

Special Conditions

• Frequent out of hours work.
• Occasional intrastate/interstate travel may be required.
• Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• A valid Department of Human Services Child Related Employment Screening is required.
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Required to participate in the Country Arts SA Staff Development Review Process and achieve performance targets as negotiated and mutually agreed with the line manager.

Further Role Details

• Full-time 76 hours per fortnight
• Fixed-Term Contract – 24 Months
• Classification – OPS3
• Location – Middleback Arts Centre Whyalla

Applications close 17 July 2026 5:30 PM, applicants with a strong suitability may be contacted for interviews prior to the closing date.

How to Apply: Applications should specifically address the selection criteria within the Role Description including a cover letter and CV. Applications can be sent to [email protected].

Applicants are required to complete and attach the Pre-Employment Declaration form with their application in order to be considered for this role. Download here.

We are an equal opportunity workplace, and we strongly encourage applications by First Nations people, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, d/Deaf and Disabled people and people from the LGBTIQA+ community.

We understand the needs of people with obligations, and we provide flexible working arrangements