Live Production and Technical Services Trainee
- Fixed Term Full Time
- Major Venues Roster
- Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions
- Location – Rockhampton
Earn While You Learn
Are you passionate about live events and eager to kickstart a career in technical production?
This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services, all while being mentored by experienced professionals at Rockhampton Regional Council.
As a Trainee in Live Production and Technical Services, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality technical services across our venues. From setting up audio, lighting, and staging equipment to assisting with maintenance and event operations, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that brings performances and events to life.
This 12-month, Fixed Term Full Time traineeship is perfect for someone who’s enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to learn. You’ll gain valuable industry skills, contribute to exciting community events, and build a strong foundation for a future in live production.
What we are looking for
- An interest in pursuing a career in the live production and technical services industry.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, outcome driven team environment.
- Positive attitude to safety with a high level of observational skills.
- A desire to provide a quality customer service experience.
- Enthusiastic and motivated individual who is able to use initiative.
What you'll get in return
As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- A large employer with a strong values driven culture
- A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Corporate membership discounts
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs
Curious about where a career with Council could take you? Join us on Tuesday, 12 August 2025 for an inspiring Information Session where you’ll connect with current employees and supervisors, meet the recruitment team, discover real stories and career journeys and explore exciting opportunities and pathways within Council. See link below for more information.
To be eligible for this role, applicants must be
- Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.
- Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.
- In possession of a C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional).
- Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. This position is subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):
- Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)
- People with disability
- Long-term unemployed job seekers
- Displaced workers
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Women re-entering the workforce
- Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)
- Veterans and ex-ADF personnel and their families
- Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
To apply for this opportunity, please submit three (3) documents
- Completed application form – find linked below with the position description.
- Your Current resume and your most recent school report card (if you are at school or have left school in the last three years).
- Please provide a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing each dot point below.
Application Criteria
- Your desire to pursue a career in the live production and technical services industry, learning the technical skills of audio, audio visual, lighting and staging, and your suitability for the traineeship.
- Please tell us about your skills, work experience and/or volunteer work that may be relevant to the role.
Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.
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Applications Close: Monday 1 September 2025 at Midnight (AEST)