Full-Time Audio Technicians

Crown Resorts; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive hourly rates

Complimentary onsite meals

Generous discounts across Crown hotels

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Crown Resorts in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Audio Technician to join Crown Live Theatre. You will lead audio operations across theatre productions, rehearsals and live events, acting as the main contact for all audio requirements and ensuring safety and high technical standards.

The role involves setting up, testing and maintaining pro audio gear, troubleshooting, and guiding casual crew. Attractive hourly rates and onsite meals are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive live audio engineering experience in theatre or events.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and show specs.
• Proven experience leading technical teams or contractors.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Knowledge of digital consoles and RF/PA systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead audio operations across theatre productions, rehearsals, performances and live events.
• Act as the primary contact for audio production requirements.
• Deliver FOH monitoring, RF coordination and system operation.
• Oversee setup, testing, maintenance and performance of audio systems.
• Lead and develop casual crew and contractors.
• Support rostering and operational planning while ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Live audio engineering

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Show interpretation

Education

Test and Tag Qualification

Rigging or Dogging Licence

Manual Driver's Licence

Tools

Avid VENUE SL6

DiGiCo SD/Quantum

RF systems

PA systems

QLab 5

Job description

Crown Resorts is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating fun, memorable, world-class experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, optimism, and an appetite for change - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop.

Full Time Opportunities

The Role

We're seeking experienced and passionate Audio Technicians to join our Crown Live Theatre team.

Reporting to the Production & Technical Manager, this is a hands-on role responsible for delivering exceptional technical experiences across Crown Melbourne's theatre and entertainment venues. Working alongside world-class productions and events, you'll lead audio operations and ensure the highest standards of safety, technical delivery and operational excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Lead audio operations across theatre productions, rehearsals, performances and live events.
• Act as the primary point of contact for audio-related production requirements.
• Deliver key technical show functions including FOH mixing, monitor engineering, RF coordination and system operation.
• Oversee the setup, testing, maintenance and performance of professional audio systems.
• Lead and develop casual crew and contractors.
• Support rostering, operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest technical standards.

You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in live audio engineering within theatre, concerts, events or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of digital audio consoles (Avid VENUE SL6, DiGiCo SD & Quantum), RF systems, PA systems and audio signal flow.
• Advanced proficiency in QLab 5 for show control and playback.
• Experience leading technical teams, casual crew or contractors.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving capability.
• The ability to interpret technical documentation and show specifications

Desirable Qualifications & Licences'

• Test and Tag Qualification.
• Rigging or Dogging Licence.
• Current Manual Driver's Licence.

What We Offer You

• Attractive hourly rates
• Complimentary onsite meals.
• Generous discounts across Crown hotels, dining, parking and entertainment.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace that values individuality, diversity and belonging.
• Career development opportunities within one of Australia's leading entertainment and hospitality organisations.
• The opportunity to work on world-class productions and events.

Applications Close: Wednesday 7th October 2026

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