Senior Audio Technician

About the role

The Senior Technician – Audio is part of a team charged with delivering technical production services to the highest of standards within all Geelong Arts Centre venues and performance spaces. This position is customer focused and supports presenters to achieve excellence in their field, drawing on a high level of skills and experience as a technical operator, together with a comprehensive understanding of audio equipment and systems.

Essential qualifications and experience

To be successful in this position, you will have relevant experience as well as:

• Be competent working with DIGICO SD12 and Allen and Heath Dlive consoles.

• A comprehensive understanding of Audio Systems and Networking to assist clients.

• Understand the concepts of signal flow and their application to setup and connect Audio equipment correctly.

• Ability to resolve issues and convey technical information to people with a non- technical background.

• Experience with setting up radio microphones on a large scale.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a willingness to proactively lead discussions with stakeholders to ensure technical requirements for performances and events are delivered to the highest standard.

• Understanding of health and safety requirements in a theatre/performing arts or similar environment.  

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Possess a relevant trade qualification, Diploma or higher at a recognised institution or equivalent extensive experience working within the entertainment industry.

• Experience with mixing all genre of music and musical theatre.

Special requirements

• Flexibility in working hours to support daytime, evening, and some weekend work will be required as part of the normal hours of duty for this position. 

• The following checks, licences and certifications are required for this role:
o Current and valid Working with Children’s Check (employee)
o Completion of HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course, or equivalent, to perform as 
a First Aid responder. Training will be provided by Geelong Arts Centre. 

The employee must provide evidence that they hold current certifications prior to commencing employment with Geelong Arts Centre. The employee must maintain currency of these checks, licences and certifications for the duration of their employment with Geelong Arts Centre.

Link to Apply:

Senior Technician – Audio – Geelong Arts Centre