Audio Visual Technician (Sound Technician)

CMS Australasia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS AUSTRALASIA OPERATING PTY LTD in Melbourne is seeking a motivated Sound Technician to join our team for tier 1 production events across live, virtual, and hybrid formats. You will set up and operate AV gear, collaborate with Production and Events teams, and ensure high-quality sound, lighting, and visuals for all productions.

The role requires hands-on experience with audio equipment, quick troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to professional event delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires formal AV qualifications or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Preferred Bachelor degree in Audio or related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience; 3 years may substitute qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate AV equipment for daily and large-scale events.
• Work closely with Production and Events teams.
• Support high-quality delivery across sound, lighting, and visuals.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in real time.
• Ensure every event runs smoothly and professionally.
• Operate audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound for productions.

Skills

AV setup

Sound mixing

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Audio equipment operation

Education

AQF Certificate III in Audio or related field

AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Bachelor Degree in Audio or related field

Tools

Sound mixing consoles

Mic/PA systems

Job description

CMS AUSTRALASIA OPERATING PTY LTD is seeking a motivated and reliable Sound Technician to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to grow and develop your skills within a supportive team environment.

About CMS

Our mission is to be our customers' trusted, creative partner. Established in 1992, we've grown to provide a fully integrated range of event and broadcast production services, always striving to be service-driven and committed to innovative solutions for our clients. We work with a variety of national clients across finance, retail, sport & entertainment - we like to keep things fresh and enjoy being able to offer creative new ideas and realistic technical solutions.

About the role:

This is a full-time Audio-Visual Technician (Sound Technician) role supporting the execution of tier 1 production events across live, virtual, and hybrid environments.

Duties/Tasks are

• Set up and operate AV equipment for daily and large-scale events;
• Work closely with Production and Events teams;
• Support high-quality delivery across sound, lighting, and visuals;
• Troubleshoot technical issues in real time;
• Ensure every event runs smoothly and professionally;
• Operates audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances;
• Set up and adjusts equipment such as microphones, and operates sound mixing consoles and associated equipment to regulate volume and sound quality;
• Selects and sets up television recording, editing and mixing equipment, and adjusts and monitors their operation;
• Operating microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter sites and receiving video signals from remote locations;
• Selecting and attaching equipment to cameras, positioning cameras, and following the action of scenes being photographed while adjusting controls

To be considered for this position the successful applicant will need to have the following qualifications or skills:

• A relevant AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• Candidates with a Bachelor Degree in Audio or a related field would be preferred above those having the above qualifications
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the field. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.