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Join The Rechabite team and be a part of something truly iconic in Perth's thriving hospitality and entertainment precinct.

Technical Manager

The Gig

The Rechabite Technical Manager is a hands-on operational role, perfect for someone ready to lead with intent, creativity and care.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Technical Manager helps to shape the creative foundation of The Rechabite, a venue that thrives on bold ideas, inclusive collaboration, and cultural impact. You’ll play a key role in how we imagine, deliver, and evolve experiences for our artists, audiences and team.

Working alongside the Production Manager you’ll assist in leading the technical execution of events across all four levels of the venue, regularly participating in event operations as well as maintenance shifts.

Together, we’ll set new standards for innovation, safety, and inclusivity, while ensuring every show runs smoothly and every team member feels supported.


Our Management Team

Our management team is a unique blend of hospitality professionals and production/programming/marketing and people specialists.

The Rechabite is incredibly unique in the way we operate (no two days are the same) and similarly, our team is composed of a pretty spectacularly different group of people.

Something we all share is a passion for creating a safe space that delivers exciting new experiences to the people of Perth and embraces diversity in all of its forms; never striving for 'good', always 'wow!'.

We're all about progression and kicking goals together. Information is openly shared and there's systemic support structures in place to encourage an environment of learning and professional growth, particularly for our full time staff.


Who We Need

Responsibilities

  • Prepare equipment and event spaces in line with production requirements, attending to any last-minute needs as they arise.
  • Post-event pack down and pre-set, accounting for equipment used.
  • Carry out and oversee technical maintenance (diagnostics, repairs, servicing on all production equipment).
  • Create, maintain and improve SOPs for production equipment, training other staff to assist in the set up and pack down of events.
  • Risk assessment and safety oversight during the set-up, pack down and operation of events, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Assist the Production Manager with assessing production requirements for upcoming events, gathering quotes for externally hired equipment and overseeing deliveries and pick-ups.
  • Regularly act as venue tech and main contact for bookers and artists whilst they are performing and rehearsing at the venue.
  • Be available to answer urgent enquiries, site visits and solve technical issues onsite as required.


Key Performance Indicators

  • Ensuring event spaces are set up and meet all requirements in line with run sheets provided by the Production Manager or as is required.
  • Cost control of relevant expense lines (production consumables, technical operator wages and maintenance contractors etc.).
  • Maintaining maintenance and replacement costs for production equipment in line with budget targets (via regular in-house maintenance and implementation of equipment SOPs).
  • Positive client feedback and repeat business from bookers and artists.Maintaining and improving current supplier discounts for bookers and the venue via positive relationship building and logistics management.
  • Recognition of The Rechabite as a leading event venue with high quality production and unique vision for event execution within the industry and by the public.


The Perks

  • Competitive salary in a company that rewards hard work (financially + otherwise).
  • Clear KPI based performance bonus (annual).
  • A supportive, passionate and experienced team cheering you on to kick your own goals!
  • Attractive staff discounts across F&B + free tickets to great shows.


Applications Close: 5pm AWST 27th June, 2025.

Sold on joining us?

We can't wait to meet you! Send us an e-mail already to: Ani Postmus, Production Manager, ani@therechabite.com.au with the job title in the subject line.

Please include in your application:

· A current resumé detailing all relevant experience with contact details for two professional referees.

· Confirmation of your potential start date and your ongoing availability.


The Rechabite is proud to employ a team of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and as an equal opportunity employer, encourage anyone interested in the role to apply.