Senior Audio Visual Technician

Live Productions Australia is an industry leader in producing bespoke, creative events. Through our strong client base and AV Alliance membership we work throughout Australia and internationally, providing high-end technical productions for corporate clients. Due to business growth, we are searching for a high-performing and experienced Senior Technician to join our team.  

Position Objective:

The role of the Senior Audio Visual Technician is to provide support across a broad range of Audio Visual disciplines, both onsite during event setup, operation and pack down, and also in the office during preparation and planning. This is a rewarding role with the opportunity to lead into a Project Management and Technical Director’s role, as such the applicant would be encouraged to work towards this level and show the qualities required to do so.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Delivery/Setup, Operation and Pack down/Collection of AV equipment
• Preparation and de-preparation of Audio, Vision, Lighting and Staging equipment
• Directly dealing with clients to achieve business outcomes
• Project manage smaller events 
• General warehouse and office duties
• Packing and driving trucks and vans
• Train and mentor junior staff
• Take a proactive approach to personal work performance
• Stock control, maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Maintain and promote a safe and healthy work environment
• Furthering your own knowledge through both inhouse and external training programs

The successful applicant must have:

• An exceptional work ethic with the ability to work autonomously with enthusiasm
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the AV/ Corporate Events industry in a similar role.
• Experience and confidence managing crew onsite
• The right to work in Australia on an ongoing basis
• A valid passport and a desire to travel for work when required
• No circumstances that prohibit travel to any particular country
• A valid Australian drivers license.
• Ability to work after standard hours and on weekends
• Goals and ambitions to further their career in this industry
• A core skill at a high level of either live Audio, Video or Lighting (at least one is required)

The successful applicant should have:

• High level general computer and IT skills
• Technical understanding of equipment used within the AV Events industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Maturity to deal with people at all levels of an organisation
• Ability to work under pressure with excellent decision making and problem solving skills
• Time management skills; the ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines
• Any industry relevant or additional licenses ( EWP / Rigging / Work at Heights / Forklift/ MR/HR etc. ) will be highly regarded

The package includes a company laptop, uniform, phone allowance and flexible working hours based around your personal situation. We have onsite parking and close proximity to a train station.

If you are a Senior Technician looking for a new challenge, or would like to further your learning and career to help you grow and achieve your goals, please contact us for a confidential, non-committal discussion.

Salary: $80,000 to $95,000 /year (dependant on experience) + super

(no agents please)