Lead AV Technician - Live Events & Show Production

Encore; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore is seeking an Audio Visual Technician to elevate live shows at premium venues. You will lead installation, operation and removal of AV systems for events, collaborating with clients, venue staff and teams to ensure flawless execution.

Bring hands-on expertise in audio, lighting and video, with familiarity of Barco PDS, S3 switching, GrandMA and Yamaha consoles. Flexibility for after-hours work and travel is required.

Qualifications

• Proven live event AV experience across audio, lighting and video.
• Strong on-site problem-solving and client-facing communication.
• Willingness to work after-hours, weekends and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, operation and removal of AV setups for events.
• Collaborate with clients, venues, freelancers and internal teams.
• Deliver high-quality shows from small conferences to large productions.
• Mentor junior technicians and supervise crews on site.

Skills

Audio/video setup

Lighting system operation

Video system operation

Barco PDS

S3 switching

Yamaha QL/CL consoles

GrandMA lighting control

Hybrid & virtual events

Camera operation

Team leadership

Client-facing communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Travel flexibility

Rigger’s knowledge

Tools

Barco PDS

S3 switching

GrandMA lighting control

Yamaha QL/CL consoles

Job description

Encore is seeking an Audio Visual Technician to elevate live shows at premium venues. You will lead installation, operation and removal of AV systems for events, collaborating with clients, venue staff and teams to ensure flawless execution.

Bring hands-on expertise in audio, lighting and video, with familiarity of Barco PDS, S3 switching, GrandMA and Yamaha consoles. Flexibility for after-hours work and travel is required.