At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Technical Team Leader.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Technical Team Leader in our Performing Arts and Events branch and develop your skills and future career.

Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love

The Technical Team Leader is responsible for leading a small team in providing all technical and production services primarily at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) as well as Wellington Civic Centre (WCC) when technical services are required. This position provides guidance and service to the organisation and clients across Work Health and Safety, compliance, maintenance of equipment and technical infrastructure of the venues. This person additionally has the skills to understand the operation of audio, lighting, staging and vision equipment for shows and events, as well as preparing the staff roster and technical estimates/final costings for each event at the Centres.

The venues deliver events ranging from national and international touring companies, local theatre groups, productions, events and conferences. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work a 76-hour fortnight, with a roster including weekends, based on the events schedule.

You'll work with a great team to:

Coordinate the technical and production services of DRTCC and WCC
Co-ordinate the planning and execution of shows, functions and events, ensuring effective project management of conflicting requirements for use of the venues and resources
Monitor budget for technical operations
Maintain technical equipment and infrastructure of the technical department
Ensure WHS requirements are followed by users of DRTCC and WCC
Supervise your team and their duties ensuring that individual accountabilities and performance are monitored and achieved

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Demonstrated extensive technical knowledge, in a similar position including analytical skills and ability to operate to a high level of competency, computerised lighting, audio, AV and counterweight flying systems.
Working at Heights qualification, or willingness to obtain.
High Risk Work Licence Rigging and dogging qualifications, or willingness to obtain.
Foundation Safety for Live Events & Operate Flying Systems, or willingness to obtain.
General Construction Induction Card (White card)
Extensive knowledge and experience of Work Health and Safety (WHS), Risk Management and Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) issues in venues and events industries.
Experience in supervising, cost effective rostering and training staff.
Good communication, customer service, interpersonal and team skills.

We would also love you to have:

Diploma or equivalent qualifications in technical / production / project management of events/performing arts in a multi-purpose venue or demonstrated experience.

Ready to find more from work and life?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $88,171 to $102,468.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Performing Arts and Events on 02 6801 4373 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physcial requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, 25th February 2026

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

Find a better balance - enjoy a 38-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.