Working alongside the broader MoAD and Facilities team, the casual Event AV Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining audio-visual equipment for various onsite events. This includes onsite activities, public programs, corporate clients, and an onsite contracted catering provider. This role involves working with a wide range of AV equipment such as audio, video, lighting and live streaming equipment to ensure seamless event execution.
The Technician must have strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are also essential, as the role often involves interacting with clients and addressing their needs promptly. The role collaborates with and is supported by broader MoAD teams and external contractors during peak event periods.
Due to the sporadic nature of events requiring AV support, applicants must have the flexibility to work weekends and evenings (sometimes at short notice). Flexible hours are frequent requirements of the position.
The key duties of the position include:
Under the direction of MoAD’s Events AV & Multimedia Technician you will be required to deliver these key duties:
- Equipment setup and operation: Setting up AV equipment according to event requirements, ensuring all devices are functioning correctly, and operating them during events.
- Troubleshooting: Quickly identifying and resolving any technical issues that arise during events to minimise disruptions.
- Coordination: Collaborating with event organisers, speakers, and performers to understand their AV needs and ensure all requirements are met.
- Technical Support: Providing on-site technical support and guidance to clients and staff in the lead up and during events.
- Administration: Scheduling equipment usage, event quoting, maintaining records of equipment maintenance and repairs, and capturing event data around AV use for analysis and reporting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position at MoAD, applicants must:
- be an Australian Citizen; and
- have a security clearance or be willing to undertake the process to obtain a baseline clearance (after commencement).
- be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service, if you are deemed to be the successful candidate.
Notes
MoAD seeks to establish a pool of skilled Event AV Technicians. The work is of a casual and intermittent nature, and there is no guarantee of work in any given period.
Due to the sporadic nature of events requiring AV support, applicants must have the flexibility to work weekends and evenings (sometimes at short notice). Flexible hours are frequent requirements of the position.