Live Sound Engineer

Century; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Century, a leading Sydney-based live entertainment company, is seeking a skilled Live Sound Engineer to join our team at The Concourse in Chatswood. You will set up, mix FOH/monitor systems, and work closely with directors, production teams and clients to ensure top-quality sound for diverse events.

The ideal candidate has experience as a Sound Operator, strong knowledge of analogue and digital consoles, and a passion for live entertainment.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a Sound Operator.
• Strong knowledge of audio consoles, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and mix FOH/MON for all types of live performances.
• Familiar with analogue and digital audio systems.
• Patching and mic’ing techniques for live performances.
• Conduct regular cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of sound equipment.
• Representing the Group through liaison with Tour Managers, Production Managers, Artists, Promoters and clients on show days.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving for audio systems.

Skills

Sound operator experience

Audio console knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Analogue consoles

Digital consoles

Job description

Venue Overview

The Concourse is a state-of-the-art hub for culture, entertainment, information, retail, food and beverage, opened in Chatswood in September 2011.

Century Venues operate as the Managers of The Concourse, responsible for the Concert Hall, the Theatre and The Lounge.

About Us

The Century Group is a live entertainment producer, festival presenter and the operator of a suite of venues that includes the Enmore Theatre, Metro Theatre, the Factory Theatre complex, the Sydney Comedy Store and The Concourse Performing Arts Centre Chatswood. With a rich history of producing concerts, theatre shows, comedy festivals, and more, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences for audiences. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Lighting Technician to join our dynamic team and help bring our productions to life.

About the Role

As a Live Sound Engineer at Century, you will be responsible for setting up, and operating FOH/mons systems for a wide range of live events. You will work closely with directors, production teams, and other technical staff to ensure that every performance sounds great and runs smoothly. Century Venues has an exciting opportunity for several motivated individuals to join the team as skilled Sound Engineer to work across our entertainment venues. Our new Sound Engineer is passionate about music, comedy and entertainment, have solid experience working with all aspects of live entertainment in venues.

Key priorities for the Sound Engineer / Operator position include, but are not limited to:

• Operating and mixing FOH / MON for all types of live performances
• Familiar with Analogue and Digital audio systems
• Has used and is familiar with a selection of Analogue and Digital Consoles
• Patching and mic’ing techniques for live performances
• Conducting regular cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of sound equipment.
• Representing the Group through liaison with Tour Managers, Production Managers, Artists, Promoters and our Clients on show days.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving for audio systems
• Maintaining a safe working environment by conforming to all established safety policies and procedures
• Taking responsibility of stage and production areas
• Reporting; end of event,

What You’ll Need:

• Preferred experience as a Sound Operator
• Strong knowledge of audio consoles, fixtures, and other related equipment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays, as required by event schedules.
• A passion for live entertainment and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

What We Offer

A vibrant and collaborative work environment within one of Sydney’s leading entertainment companies.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

The chance to work on a diverse range of exciting events and productions.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Century is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.