Senior Audio-Visual TechnicianAbout the Company Novatech Creative Event Technology is one of Australia’s leading providers of entertainment and event.....
Senior Audio-Visual Technician
About the Company
Novatech Creative Event Technology is one of Australia’s leading providers of entertainment and event technologies, working across small to large-scale events on a local, national, and international level, all from our home in Adelaide. We proudly use world leading brands with a focus on full-service turn-key solutions across audio, vision, lighting & rigging systems, for a range of live events and projects. Novatech’s services are backed by a world class team of over eighty committed designers, project managers and technicians who collaborate with clients to deliver exceptional results by offering innovative solutions and a genuine passion for what they do.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Audio-Visual Technician with end-to-end expertise to produce quality experiences for a diverse range of live events. As a senior member of the team, you will also be given opportunity to lead teams at events and take an active part in the development of crew.
Main Tasks and Duties include:
• Rigging, set up, operation & onsite programming of audio-visual equipment both on and off stage.
• Participate and assist in the service & repair of audio-visual equipment.
• Set up and operation of a variety of audio-visual consoles and systems.
• Managing on-stage sound, lighting, and vison to delivery stunning audio-visual event requirements as per client specifications.
• Providing technical audio-visual support, including serving as Technical Lead where required.
• Provide support in exhibition and venue installs and ongoing exhibition and venue maintenance.
• Conducting appropriate onsite checks of audio-visual equipment.
• Oversee the maintenance and appropriate storing of audio-visual equipment at the warehouse and event venues.
• Identify, submit, and monitor audio visual equipment repair orders.
• Play an active part in the selection, pre-event programming, and resetting of audio-visual equipment for events.
• Providing motivation and support to junior staff, as an onsite subject matter expert in the Audio-Visual discipline.
• Supporting teams with the set up and pack down of events.
• Communicating effectively at all stages of production with our valued clients, ensuring that show delivery is of the highest standard.
Upholding our ELITE values of Excellence, Leadership, Innovation, Teamwork and Experience, we acknowledge as a team that we often have changing responsibilities day to day depending on the complexity and requirements of the events on which we are working. If you are happy to make an active contribution regardless of task and lead by example with our values in mind, Novatech will feel like a good fit for you!
Qualifications / Experience
• As this is a Senior opportunity, significant end-to-end experience as an AV Technician within the live event industry is required.
• A proven track record working collaboratively as a senior member of a team.
• Experience effectively liaising with a range of clients on diverse requirements in a pressurised, time critical and live setting.
• A safety-first approach and understanding of WHS practices.
• Experience effectively liaising with a range of clients and artists on diverse requirements in a pressurised, time critical and live setting.
• Certificate 4 or Diploma in the live production industry or relevant industry experience of equal value.
What we can offer you
At Novatech the heart of our business is our people, and we are always on the lookout for ways to make this a great place to be for all. Some of the things we love about Novatech include.
• Competitive base salary ranges from $70,000 - $75,000 (exclusive of superannuation)
• The opportunity to work on Australia’s leading events. In the last year we’ve supported in the delivery of amazing experiences including
Sydney WorldPride, Illuminate Adelaide, and Rufus Du Sol’s National Tour - with plenty more events to come!
• Learning from the best, with comprehensive training programs offered at all levels and within all disciplines – both technical and non-
technical. We are also proud to have recently introduced a Professional Development Fund, where our staff can apply to have relevant
courses, programs and study subsidized by Novatech.
• The tech we get to work with! Some of the brands we’re proud to partner with include ROE Visual, Blackmagic, Brompton, L’Acoustics and
Barco. Check out our full equipment list here, including our One System Constellation, designed and built in house.
• Our high-performance work culture.
• Our creative and entrepreneurial spirit
• Industry leading contracts and conditions including attractive allowances and overtime policies, loyalty leave and our Employee Referral
Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing programs, including mindfulness coaching, annual flu shots and mental health support through our
Employee Assistance Program.
• An array of staff incentives via our reward and recognition program, including discounts with top retailers.
Summary
This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Audio-Visual Technician to join a progressive organisation. Work within a world-class events technology company and build your success with an employer who recognise and value their staff.
