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Division: City Life
Unit: Venue Management
Section: Venue Management
Salary: AUD 124,111.00 - 141,051.00 per annum plus Superannuation
Employment status: Permanent
Employment arrangement: Full Time
Location: Sydney CBD
Option to work under a 1+-day month arrangement
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Operations Manager to join our professional and dynamic technical team. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional technical services for events and performances hosted in our indoor venues such as the Sydney Town Hall.
You'll be responsible for the day to day management of the technical operational team and technical equipment, coordinating technical workforce planning, staff scheduling, training and recruitment for the roles directly reporting to this position, and developing, managing and maintaining key event documentation in relation to technical services.
We’re looking for someone with:
tertiary Qualifications in event technical/production management or the ability to demonstrate significant experience in the successful delivery of live events, production management, technical operations, and support for a large venue or festival style events
experience managing technical equipment for a high profile performance venue or production company, including asset management and maintenance schedules
strong computer literacy skills and experience across both standard and specialist software such as Vectorworks, MS Teams, Microsoft Office and event management software such as Momentus
If you are a seasoned technician seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a vibrant events environment, apply now to be part of our dedicated team!
Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.
The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.
Position description: View or download the position description
Applications must be submitted online by 11:5+pm, Sunday 8 September 2026.
For further information contact: John Metzke, Technical Services Manager on 02 +265 +726.
A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.
We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 1+-day month with flexible working options.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.
We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse sexualities and genders to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 +265 +333.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Division: City Life
Unit: Venue Management
Section: Venue Management
Salary: AUD 124,111.00 - 141,051.00 per annum plus Superannuation
Employment status: Permanent
Employment arrangement: Full Time
Location: Sydney CBD
Option to work under a 1+-day month arrangement
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Operations Manager to join our professional and dynamic technical team. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional technical services for events and performances hosted in our indoor venues such as the Sydney Town Hall.
You'll be responsible for the day to day management of the technical operational team and technical equipment, coordinating technical workforce planning, staff scheduling, training and recruitment for the roles directly reporting to this position, and developing, managing and maintaining key event documentation in relation to technical services.
We’re looking for someone with:
tertiary Qualifications in event technical/production management or the ability to demonstrate significant experience in the successful delivery of live events, production management, technical operations, and support for a large venue or festival style events
experience managing technical equipment for a high profile performance venue or production company, including asset management and maintenance schedules
strong computer literacy skills and experience across both standard and specialist software such as Vectorworks, MS Teams, Microsoft Office and event management software such as Momentus
If you are a seasoned technician seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a vibrant events environment, apply now to be part of our dedicated team!
Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.
The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.
Position description: View or download the position description
Applications must be submitted online by 11:5+pm, Sunday 8 September 2026.
For further information contact: John Metzke, Technical Services Manager on 02 +265 +726.
A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.
We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 1+-day month with flexible working options.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.
We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse sexualities and genders to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 +265 +333.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The TECHNICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.