Full-Time Staging Technician

About the role

Crown Live Theatre is looking for experienced and passionate Stage Operators to join its team. Reporting to the Production & Technical Manager, this is a hands-on leadership role covering staging, mechanist and fly operations across Crown Melbourne's theatre and entertainment venues. You will work alongside world-class productions and events, supporting production planning and ensuring high standards of safety, technical delivery and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead staging, mechanist and fly operations across productions, rehearsals, performances and live events.
• Act as the main point of contact for staging and fly system requirements.
• Perform key technical show functions including Mechanist, Flyperson and Duty Technician duties.
• Oversee installation, operation, testing and maintenance of stage machinery, fly systems and staging infrastructure.
• Lead and develop casual crew and contractors, fostering a positive, safety-focused team culture.
• Support rostering, crew allocation and operational planning.
• Ensure staging documentation, production requirements and operating procedures are accurate and compliant.
• Deliver all activities safely and to the highest technical standards.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in staging, mechanist or fly system operations in theatre, live entertainment or event environments.
• Demonstrated experience performing Mechanist, Flyperson or Duty Technician duties.
• Experience leading technical teams, casual crew or contractors.
• Strong troubleshooting, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, staging documentation and production specifications.

Required skills

• Knowledge of stage machinery, fly systems, rigging practices and staging operations.
• Desirable: Working at Heights licence, EWP licence, forklift licence, Test and Tag qualification, Manual Driver's licence, intermediate or advanced dogging or rigging certification, and experience operating manual fly systems.

What we offer

• Attractive hourly rates.
• Complimentary onsite meals.
• Discounts across Crown hotels, dining, parking and entertainment.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace and career development opportunities.
• The chance to work on world-class productions and events.

Applications close on Sunday 8 November.