Project Engineer – AV & ICT Systems

Qvest Global; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time models

Modern workplace design

Job summary

Qvest Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer - AV & ICT Systems to join our Sydney team on a full-time basis. You will work across the full project lifecycle, including design, configuration, testing, installation, commissioning and support of professional AV, broadcast, and ICT systems.

This hands-on role involves both office-based and on-site work across high-profile public sector, broadcast and critical AV infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in IT, Networking, Audio/Visual, Broadcast, or related field.
• Practical experience in AV, broadcast or systems integration environments.
• Solid understanding of ICT networking fundamentals (switching, routing, VLANs, basic firewall).
• Familiarity with audio networking technologies such as Dante, AES67, ST2110.
• Hands-on experience with hardware installation, cabling, commissioning and fault finding.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Well-organised, able to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and commission professional AV, broadcast, and ICT systems.
• Perform on-site installation, integration and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with project, support, logistics, and drafting teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, providing efficient client support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve work efficiency and delivery processes.
• Participate in a shared on-call support roster and occasional after-hours work when required.
• Lead on technical design decisions for more experienced candidates.

Skills

AV & ICT systems experience

ICT networking fundamentals

Dante/AES67/ST2110 protocols

Troubleshooting

Client communication

Multi-discipline teamwork

Willingness to travel domestically

Server/storage & virtualization basics

Education

Degree or equivalent practical experience in IT/Networking/AV

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

XCP-ng

SQL/MariaDB databases

Scripting & automation tools

Job description

Qvest Australia is seeking a Project Engineer - AV & ICT Systems to join our Sydney team.

You will work across the full project lifecycle, including design, configuration, testing, installation, commissioning and support of professional audio, broadcast and ICT systems, helping deliver projects to the high standards we are known for.

This is a hands-on engineering role involving both office-based and on-site work, contributing directly to high-profile projects across public sector, broadcast and critical AV infrasturcture environments.

The role would suit candidates with previous experience in AV, broadcast or systems integration environments, together with a solid understanding of ICT and networking fundamentals. Candidates with broader solution design experience or 5+ years of industry experience will be highly regarded.

We are looking for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, takes pride in delivering innovative technology solutions, and enjoys hands-on engineering work across the full project lifecycle.

No two projects are the same, and successful candidates should enjoy working across different technologies and embracing practical engineering challenges.

Your Tasks

Project Engineer

Project Engineer - AV & ICT Systems

Qvest Australia Pty Ltd

Sydney NSW, Full-time

About the Role

Qvest Australia is seeking a Project Engineer - AV & ICT Systems to join our Sydney team.

You will work across the full project lifecycle, including design, configuration, testing, installation, commissioning and support of professional audio, broadcast and ICT systems, helping deliver projects to the high standards we are known for.

This is a hands-on engineering role involving both office-based and on-site work, contributing directly to high-profile projects across public sector, broadcast and critical AV infrasturcture environments.

The role would suit candidates with previous experience in AV, broadcast or systems integration environments, together with a solid understanding of ICT and networking fundamentals. Candidates with broader solution design experience or 5+ years of industry experience will be highly regarded.

We are looking for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, takes pride in delivering innovative technology solutions, and enjoys hands-on engineering work across the full project lifecycle.

No two projects are the same, and successful candidates should enjoy working across different technologies and embracing practical engineering challenges.

Your Tasks

• Configure, test, and commission professional AV, broadcast, and ICT systems.
• Perform on-site installation, integration and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with project, support, logistics, and drafting teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, providing efficient client support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve work efficiency and delivery processes.
• Participate in a shared on-call support roster and occasional after-hours work when required.
• (For more experienced candidates) Lead on technical design decisions, mentor junior engineers, and take ownership of complex workstreams.

Your Skills

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in IT, Networking, Audio/Visual, Broadcast, or a related technical field.
• Practical experience in professional AV, broadcast or systems integration environments.
• Solid understanding of ICT networking fundamentals, including switching, routing, VLANs and basic firewall concepts.
• Familiarity with audio networking technologies such as Dante, AES67, ST2110 or similar protocols.
• Practical hands-on experience with hardware installation, cabling, commissioning and fault finding.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and management.
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working across multiple disciplines and willing to learn new technologies.
• Able to manage priorities and adapt in a dynamic project environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally for project requirements.
• Experience with server and storage systems, and familiarity virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, XCP-ng), databases (SQL, MariaDB), scripting and automation tools would be advantageous.
• Exposure to electronics, hardware repair and basic mechanical work would be advantageous.
• (For candidates with greater experience) Experience in solution architecture, system design, or leading complex technical projects will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

We offer you a secure, permanent and attractive workplace in an internationally successful and dynamically growing company. We support your professional development through regular training programs. With numerous benefits, such as flexible working time models, sporting activities and a modern workplace design, we ensure a modern working environment. An open, partnership-based and success-oriented co-operation characterises our corporate culture, with colleagues from more than 15 nations. Exciting and challenging tasks as well as advancement, change and development opportunities within our company group are the driving force behind your career.

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

About Qvest

Qvest provides holistic support to companies worldwide in their further development in the context of digital transformation. With a focus on success, more than 1,300 employees help their customers to achieve future-oriented change with innovation and consulting services, system and ICT integration in technology and infrastructure projects and the development of software and digital products. Qvest's clients include numerous well-known companies from industries such as media & entertainment, telecommunications, automotive, health & pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, retail, transportation and logistics, as well as organisations from the public sector. In addition to its headquarters in Cologne, the company also has offices in Europe, the USA, the Middle East, South East Asia and Australia.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qvest Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.