CareerPlan

Stage Mechanist/Fly Operator for Live Performance (Casual or Full Time)

Chatswood, New South WalesFull-time$156000k–$176800k2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22

Core

Operate powered winch line fly systems and perform preventative maintenance for live theatre, concerts, and events at The Concourse Performing Arts Centre.

Role type

Stage Mechanist / Fly Operator

Builds

Live performance productions including theatre shows, concerts, and comedy festivals

Domain

Live entertainment / Performing arts

Required skills

Operating theatrical fly towers (rope or automated), Rigging (Riggers Ticket), Working Safely at Heights, Staging practices (engineered rigging, moving soft materials), Stage management (cue calling), AV equipment operation, Risk assessment creation, WHS compliance

Preferred skills

Testing and tagging (AS/NZS 3760), Construction Industry Induction (White Card), Elevated Work Platform Ticket (Yellow Card), IT infrastructure/network management, AutoCAD, Music reading for cue-calling

Technologies

Waagner Biro CAT System, Powered winch line fly systems

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and ad-hoc maintenance on fly systems and venue equipment, Operate technical equipment for performances and events, Coordinate with technical teams during bump-ins and rehearsals, Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and venue policies, Create and modify production documentation including risk assessments, Respond to emergency situations and direct crew

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC