Operations Coordinator (Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre)

About the role

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre is seeking an organised and proactive Operations Coordinator to oversee the technical and facilities management aspects of our vibrant venue.

In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team of theatre technicians and custodians, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality events and shows for clients and patrons.

Key responsibilities include liaising directly with customers, coordinating staffing and scheduling for performances, maintaining and overseeing lighting, audio/video and technical requirements as well as ensuring solutions are in place to meet the customer’s needs for each show or event.

Alongside this, you will also be responsible for overall facilities management of the venue, ensuring that our venue remains safe, clean, and fully operational for all staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, a history in managing technical staff and operations within a venue, alongside a passion for the performing arts.

You will play a crucial role in creating memorable experiences for clients, performers and audiences while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.

If you thrive in a dynamic setting, like to keep up to date with the latest industry technology, love coaching and developing others and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply.

Key Requirements

• Minimum four years’ experience in a similar role
• Relevant knowledge and experience in technical production, venue operations or similar
• Detailed understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation as it applies in theatre and public venues
• Problem solving, planning skills and a solution orientated attitude
• Ability to advise on the maintenance and technical requirements of the venue
• Ability to communicate effectively
• A desire and ability to work in a team environment
• Current C class drivers’ licence
• Knowledge of technology in all aspects of the role

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym membership 
• Employee education assistance 
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Access to confidential employee assistance program  

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,688.75 to $1,774.24 per week + weekend and public holiday penalty loading (when applicable) + superannuation

Position Status: Permanent Full Time 

Hours of work: 38 hours per week, Monday to Sunday

Application closing date: Sunday, 10 November 2024, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer:  Graham McNab, Acting Manager BMEC - 02 6333 6162

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.