State Theatre - Back of House Technician

The State Theatre is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.  

About EVT:   

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.   

About the Role  

• Back of House (BOH) Technician assist with all BOH duties and functions as required for any theatre production or event. Work can encompass bump in/bump out, rehearsal, performance and general maintenance periods.
• BOH Technicians are expected to be able to work autonomously on given tasks in the theatre and exercise discretion when undertaking their duties. They act as a representative of the State Theatre Technical Department and must be able to communicate clearly and positively with touring production 
• parties. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Lift operation
• Loading/unloading vehicles 
• Fly system operation
• Fly system loading
• Rigging/focusing lighting fixtures
• Follow spot operation
• General staging setup
• Show cue operation
• Assist with the setup, operation and monitoring of all BOH equipment and assets including (but not limited to) lighting equipment, cinema screen, follow spots, fly system and house Lights.
• Assist, as required, in the maintenance of the theatre including (but not limited to) electrical systems, plumbing, fly line system, lighting, fire equipment and services, re-globing and auditorium seating.

Benefits & Perks    

• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.    
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.    
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.    
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.    
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.    
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.     
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company  

Join the State Theatre and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.   

When you click apply, you’ll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You’ll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.