Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. The role Do you have a passion for the performing arts and enjoy working behind the scenes? The Manning Entertainment Centre (MEC) currently has two exciting vacancies for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Production Team as Theatre Loaders. This is a great opportunity to be part of delivering high-quality live performances and cultural events for the local community. In this hands-on and physically active role, you’ll work alongside our Theatre Technicians and visiting production crews to ensure the smooth and safe setup and pack down of performances. It’s a perfect fit for someone who thrives in a team environment and enjoys the energy of live events. Key Responsibilities Assist with the installation, setup, and pack down of lighting, sound, staging, and other production equipment. Safely load and unload trucks and transport technical equipment. Support production crews with staging, set movements, and general backstage duties. Follow MEC’s safety procedures and report any issues promptly. Maintain a safe and professional working environment. Be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. About You We’re looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well, with a strong work ethic and a proactive attitude. You should be comfortable working as part of a team and physically capable of safely lifting and moving equipment. A willingness to learn and follow all safety and venue procedures is essential. While not required, previous experience in live theatre, events, or production support, along with a basic understanding of technical production (lighting, audio, staging) and a current White Card or knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety practices, would be an advantage. Remuneration: $30.72 p/h (plus 25% casual loading) Location: This position will be based at the Manning Entertainment Centre, 33 Manning River Drive, Taree NSW 2430. Tenure: Casual. Closing date: Sunday 21 September 2025 at 11.30 pm. Want to know more? Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats. For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Nathaniel Keegan, MEC Production Manager, who is the hiring manager for this role. Nathaniel can be reached on (02) 7955 7506 or at nathaniel.keegan@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. How to apply: When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link. Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application. You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date. Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible. We will be in touch via email. Our organisation At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference. Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community. Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region. About the MidCoast Region From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. Our commitment At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel. We’re a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
