Join the Empire

We're eager to work with arts-engaged individuals who can share in our love of live performance and our vision to nurture, enable and inspire dynamic cultural growth, championing experiences for with and by community.

Join the ~Empire~
Join the ~Empire~

#Current opportunities

Check out the opportunities we currently have below, or check back again soon.

#Job opportunity: Theatre Technician Trainee

Job applications close: 5pm, 4 Dec 2024

We are are looking for motivated candidates with a strong desire to learn and succeed as a team member to fill two trainee positions.

Position Summary

The purpose of the position is to provide production support services while also undertaking a traineeship to complete a CUA30420: Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services. It is anticipated the employment contract will commence in late January 2025 for a 12-month period. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding service to our community.


How To Apply

Applicants are required to provide a resume, and a descriptive one-page letter outlining some of your key live production experience and achievements to date.

Please submit your application by 5pm Wednesday 4 December 2024 to employment@empiretheatre.com.au

Interviews will be conducted 11 – 13 December 2024.


The Empire is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.



#Expressions of Interest

If the idea of working with artists and audiences through The Empire excites you, we want to hear about it! Have a look through some of the areas of employment and send us an enquiry with a bit about you and where you see yourself fitting in our company.

Areas of employment

Bar
Ticketing
Administration
Community Engagement
Functions & Events
Marketing
Technical



Bar staff greeting customers.

About us

As a cultural hub of the Darling Downs for more than 100 years, The Empire continues to serve our community with a focus on developing the arts in our region, delivering world class entertainment locally and telling the important stories.

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Volunteer


If you're looking to be a part of The Empire in a meaningful way, you can show your support through volunteering. There's perks to being a friend of The Empire!

Work Experience

Work Experience


As a fully functional theatre, there are a number of departments to undertake school based work experience, including the Technical Department, Marketing Department, Events, Ticketing and Front of House.

Acknowledgement
of country

The Empire acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, the Giabal, Jarowair and Western Wakka Wakka peoples, where we work and present stories. We would like to pay respect to the Elders, past and present and to all First Nations peoples.

Artwork: We Are Yuree by Adrian Bauwens

Empire Theatre