Audio & Communications Engineer

NEP Group, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance insurance

NEP Days – 5 extra leave days per year

Travel benefits & discounts (Qantas)

Employee Assistance Program

On site parking

Job summary

NEP Australia is seeking an Audio & Communications Engineer (Comms Technician) to join our Brisbane team. You will set up and run in-field audio/communications facilities across field or studio projects, ensuring readiness by hand‑over times.

You will liaise with the Audio Director and Technical Manager to understand project scope, schedule, and equipment needs; operate and test Riedel/RTS systems, LAWO and Calrec consoles; and maintain safe, tidy facilities. Weekend/evening work is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with broadcast audio/communications environments.
• Proficient with Riedel/RTS systems and broadcast consoles.
• Experience in TV broadcasting is preferred (min. 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Set up and test in-field audio/communications facilities to be ready by hand‑over time.
• Collaborate with Audio Director and Technical Manager on scope and production schedule.
• Maintain a neat, safe, professional environment around facilities.

Skills

Riedel/RTS comms systems

LAWO consoles

Calrec consoles

Operational experience

Weekend/evening work

TV broadcasting experience (3+ years)

Tools

Riedel RTS systems

LAWO

Calrec

Job description

Our Company

NEP is Australia’s leading provider of outsourced television production services.

We are always looking for great people to join our team; people with a passion for people and teamwork helping us deliver exceptional results for our clients.

NEP Australia is currently looking for an Audio & Communications Engineer (Comms Technician) with exceptional drive and work ethics, excellent interpersonal skills, and brilliant technical minds to join our Australian Team based in Brisbane.

The principal purpose of this position is to efficiently set up, operational testing of the in-field audio/communications facilities of any field or studio project you are assigned to.

Key Responsibilities But Not Limited To

• To ensure all audio communication facilities in and around the OB compound are functioning and patched to be operationally ready by the scheduled hand-over time.
• To liaise with the project’s Audio Director and Technical Manager to ensure you are fully briefed on the size, scope, production schedule of the in-field audio and communications facilities required.
• Ensure the environment of the audio and communications facilities is neat and tidy and professionally presented and does not pose any danger to the public or co-workers.

Required Skills And Attributes

• Both Riedel and RTS communications systems are used across our fleet of trucks and HUBs, and a solid and fundamental knowledge of these (or similar) Communications systems is a necessary requirement to apply for this role.
• Basic knowledge of audio consoles, with particular focus on LAWO and Calrec.
• A good level of Operational experience is a definite requirement, and ideally the candidate should have a good level of understanding of these devices at an Engineering level too.
• We do a lot of sport, so weekend and evening work are a predominant part of the role.
• Minimum 3 years of television broadcasting experience is preferred.

Benefits of working at NEP

• Salary continuance insurance
• NEP Days – additional 5 days of leave per year (conditions apply)
• NEP Travel benefits & discounts including Qantas Club Membership
• Discounts through Employment Hero Work app
• Employee Assistance Program
• On site parking at our Richlands warehouse

About Our Process

At NEP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with Our Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, right to work checks, and reference checks.

For over 30 years, NEP has been the leading worldwide technical production partner for content producers of live sports, entertainment, and corporate events. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions include centralized and remote production, specialty capture, wireless video and audio, virtual and live studio production, AV and lighting services, host broadcast support, post-production, connectivity and transmission, premium playout, software-based products, and integrated managed services. With operations in 25 countries and 4,000+ employees, we have supported productions in 88 countries on all seven continents.

Anywhere, anytime, on any platform - we help our clients make, manage, and show the world their content.