Live Events Technician – Hands-On Venue Ops & Setup

Playbill Venues; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Playbill Venues seeks a motivated Technical Services Assistant to support our Sydney venue (Hordern Pavilion) in live events operations. This hands-on role involves assisting with event setups, load-in/load-out, and facilities maintenance, ensuring safe, smooth productions.

You will work with event managers, clients and contractors, handling onsite setup tasks, supervising service providers, and maintaining WHS compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in live events, production and venue operations.
• Physically capable and proactive.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Basic computer skills and WHS knowledge.
• Existing forklift and EWP licences or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setups, changeovers and venue configurations.
• Set up and dismantle event infrastructure, including barriers, seating, fencing and temporary bars.
• Support event managers, clients and contractors.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Undertake general facilities maintenance and supervise onsite service providers as required.
• Maintain safe working practices and venue compliance.

Skills

Live events knowledge

Production & venue ops

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Basic computer skills

WHS knowledge

Forklift licence

EWP licence

Job description

Playbill Venues seeks a motivated Technical Services Assistant to support our Sydney venue (Hordern Pavilion) in live events operations. This hands-on role involves assisting with event setups, load-in/load-out, and facilities maintenance, ensuring safe, smooth productions.

You will work with event managers, clients and contractors, handling onsite setup tasks, supervising service providers, and maintaining WHS compliance.