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TECHNICAL MANAGER

Job Title: Technical Manager

Location: Brown’s Mart, 12 Smith Street, Darwin

Terms of Contract: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hrs/week) 12-month contract with an opportunity to renew

Reporting To: General Manager

Pay Scale: $80,000 per annum + SGC superannuation

Duties and Responsibilities

The Technical Manager is responsible for all technical aspects and associated staffing of the Brown’s Mart Precinct ensuring compliance with Risk Assessment and WHS standards. The Technical Manager works with other Brown’s Mart team members facilitating the smooth operations of Brown’s Mart’s programs. The Technical Manager is also responsible for venue maintenance and ensuring the ongoing operational effectiveness of the venue. They manage a casual technical team, and ensure an inclusive, flexible, supportive environment for our artists, audiences and community.

Application Process

Applications addressing the selection criteria and including a current CV and two contacts as referees should be emailed to: gm@brownsmart.com.au

Applications close 5pm (Central Standard Time), Sunday 4 January 2026

Contact

08 8981 5522 | gm@brownsmart.com.au

Selection Criteria

Essential

A minimum of five years’ experience in sound, lighting and video technical operations and equipment, including maintenance and Qlab operation.
High-level organisational skills, the capacity to work with competing priorities, and an ability to manage flexible hours of work.
Excellent problem-solving skills, time management and attention to detail.
Experience managing client relationships and/or the successful delivery of a variety of events which might include performing arts or conferences.
High-level communication skills

Desirable

Experience managing or working in a venue or public space
Experience in Microsoft Office 365, MYOB and/or drafting software such as Vectorworks or AutoCad and familiarity with Apple Mac interface.
Current Driver’s Licence.
Current Test & Tag licence, and Intermediate Rigging Licence.

EQUIPMENT HIRES MANAGER

Job Title: Equipment Hires Manager

Job-Type: Part Time - 0.3

Location: Darwin, Northern Territory

Reports to: Technical Manager

Remuneration: $75,000 FTE per annum + SGC Superannuation pro rata

Duties and Responsibilities

The Hires Technician is responsible for all technical aspects and associated staffing of the Brown’s Mart Hires department, ensuring compliance with Risk Assessment and WHS standards. The Hires Technician manages and develops Brown’s Mart’s equipment hire service under the direction of the Technical Manager and consultation with the General Manager.

Application Process

Applications addressing the selection criteria and including a current CV and two contacts as referees should be emailed to: gm@brownsmart.com.au

Applications close 5pm (Central Standard Time), Sunday 4 January 2026

Contact

08 8981 5522 | gm@brownsmart.com.au

Selection Criteria

Essential

A minimum of three years’ experience in sound, lighting and video technical operations and equipment, including maintenance and Qlab operation.
High-level organisational skills, the capacity to work with competing priorities, and an ability to manage flexible hours of work.
Excellent problem-solving skills, time management and attention to detail.
Experience managing client relationships and/or the successful delivery of a variety of events which might include performing arts or conferences.
High-level communication skills
Ability to setup and guide a team of people across events in a range of settings (indoor, outdoors, festivals etc)
Current Driver’s Licence

Desirable

Experience managing or working in a venue or public space
Experience in Microsoft Office 365, MYOB and/or drafting software such as Vectorworks or AutoCad and familiarity with Apple Mac interface.
Current Test & Tag licence, and Intermediate Rigging Licence.

ONGOING
These opportunities are open year round.

Front of House Team

Brown's Mart is looking for Front of House Team members. We have Staff and Volunteer roles available.

Our FOH team is the welcoming and friendly face of all Brown's Mart events. They work together to sell tickets, usher shows, sell drinks, and answer questions at our Arts Info Desk. These roles are highly sought after as we offer above award wages, a fun work environment, and the opportunity to see and be a part of the behind the scenes of Brown's Mart.

All of our roles have full training available for the right applicants, previous experience is not required.

Late Night Weekend Staff

Late Night Staff for Friday & Saturday shifts 8:30pm - 1:30am.

Duties include ticket sales, bar, end of night clean up, and being a friendly & helpful presence at our late night events.

The ideal applicant will be available for both shifts most weekends.

Daytime Info Desk Staff & Volunteers

Paid and volunteer roles available on our Arts Info Desk Mon-Saturday.

Duties include ticket sales, bar, and being a friendly & helpful presence to our patrons. Register your volunteer interest now by clicking here.

Show Usher Volunteers

Volunteer ushers help us check tickets and vaccine status, and escort our audiences during performances. Many shifts involve complimentary on-shift attendance to Brown's Mart shows. Register your interest now by clicking here.