Staging Technicians – Multiple Casual Vacancies

Technical theatre professionals required to join AFC Staging Department. Exciting opportunity to make your mark in Adelaide’s premier arts venue.

• Further your career at the Heart of the Arts in South Australia
• Exciting opportunities in four distinct venues for Technical Theatre professionals
• Staging Technician TEC2 ($37.53p/h), Staging Technician TEC3 ($38.99p/h) and Advanced Staging Technician TEC4 (40.98p/h) roles available, and will be appointed based on training, skills and experience

About Adelaide Festival Centre

Established in 1973, Adelaide Festival Centre is South Australia’s principal performing arts venue and a leading Asia-Pacific cultural centre.

We present a bold, diverse program of festivals, events and performances year-round — inspiring, educating and entertaining audiences of all ages and cultures.

As the home of the performing arts in South Australia, we’re proud to deliver exceptional experiences for audiences, artists and partners, while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace for our team.

Adelaide Festival Centre operates four major venues in the Adelaide CBD – Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse, Space Theatre and Her Majesty’s Theatre.

 About the role

As we continue deliver a strong program in 2026 following our redevelopment, Adelaide Festival Centre is looking for technical theatre professionals to join its Staging Department. 

Reporting to the Head of Department – Staging, these positions are responsible for provision and operation of equipment and system support for performances in our venues.

If you are proactive, solution based and have a passion for music and the Arts with good availability including evenings and weekends, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities, depending on classification level, may include:

• Assist in the construction of sets, working within Adelaide Festival Centre operational guidelines
• Participate in bump in and bump outs
• Lay out scenery in preparation for rigging
• Participate in the rehearsal and performance of technical scene changes and cues
• Work cooperatively as part of a production team
• Store equipment correctly after use. 
• Check equipment for damage or loss and report incidents to Head Technician
• Ensure processes are implemented and activities are monitored to achieve compliance with all legislative and corporate governance requirements including risk management, OHS&W, EEO, records management and procurement.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the manager, within level of skills, experience and competence
• Provide outstanding customer service on a daily basis by demonstrating respect, listening to and working with our customers, both internal and external, to achieve positive outcomes, where possible, for all involved

Competencies and skills, depending on classification level, may include:

• Be physically fit with unrestricted ability to lift, bend, stretch and twist
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Work cooperatively with other staff, supervisors, managers and touring organisations
• Possess a basic understanding of the entertainment industry, its terminology, traditions and protocol.
• Experience in an arts/entertainment environment is desirable
• Effective reading, writing & listening skills with the ability to follow & implement instructions

 Why Join Us?

Adelaide Festival Centre employs more than 400 staff across areas including production, staging, hospitality, marketing, programming, patron services and corporate services.

When you join our team, you’ll help bring the arts to life in the Festival State while working in a vibrant cultural environment.

Our staff benefits include:

• $15 staff tickets to performances across our venues
• 10% discount at Festival Centre food and beverage outlets
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Approved Child Safe Environment 

Our Commitment

Adelaide Festival Centre is located on Kaurna Yarta. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the Adelaide Plains and honour their ongoing connection to land and culture.

We are committed to reconciliation and inclusion through our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations people.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
• Your current resume

For more information and a copy of the position description, visit the Employment page on our website. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Enquires can be directed to via email Bob O’Mahony, Head of Department – Staging via email at [email protected]

Please apply via SEEK. Applications close at 4:00pm. Friday 10 April 2026.