Senior AV Technician: Live Events & Production Lead

Australia Zoo; Beerwah; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Australia Zoo is seeking a Senior Audio Visual Technician to lead live AV, events and video production across the organisation. You will install, operate, and maintain AV systems, support live streams, and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to deliver reliable AV solutions.

The role provides senior technical capability, supports junior staff, and requires hands-on expertise with cameras, audio, vision systems and post-production tasks using Premiere Pro.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an AV Technician or in a similar technical role.
• Strong practical knowledge of professional AV systems.
• Experience with live audio, vision and event production.
• Experience with mixing consoles, microphones, wireless systems and audio processing.
• Experience with cameras, vision systems, displays and video signal distribution.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and pack down AV systems for shows, presentations, events and functions.
• Operate live audio and vision systems, including mixing consoles, microphones, cameras and display systems.
• Support live-streamed events and productions.
• Assess event and production requirements and determine appropriate technical solutions.
• Conduct system testing and pre-event checks.
• Provide technical support during live events and resolve issues with minimal disruption.
• Liaise with internal departments, contractors and suppliers on technical requirements.
• Configure and operate professional audio systems, including mixing consoles, microphones, processors and wireless systems.
• Manage wireless frequency coordination and basic RF troubleshooting.
• Operate live vision systems, camera systems, vision switching and presentation equipment.
• Configure and maintain video systems and associated equipment.
• Sound understanding of networked AV, configuration, IP based infrastructure and protocols.
• Troubleshoot audio, video, signal and connectivity issues.
• Assist with the design and configuration of AV systems for different applications.
• Install, configure, test and maintain fixed and temporary AV systems.
• Undertake preventative maintenance, equipment testing and basic repairs.
• Maintain fixed PA systems, speakers, amplifiers, microphones, displays, cameras and associated equipment.
• Diagnose faults and determine appropriate repair or escalation requirements.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations and system commissioning.
• Maintain equipment, technical documentation and system records.
• Ensure AV equipment is secure, organised, serviceable and operational.

Skills

Live audio

Live video

Video editing (Premiere Pro)

Cameras & vision systems

RF troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Equipment installation

Team leadership

Adobe Premiere Pro

Communication

Education

AV/electronics qualification

Tools

Mixing consoles

Microphones

Wireless systems

Cameras

Video displays

Video distribution

AV over IP

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Australia Zoo is seeking a Senior Audio Visual Technician to lead live AV, events and video production across the organisation. You will install, operate, and maintain AV systems, support live streams, and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to deliver reliable AV solutions.

The role provides senior technical capability, supports junior staff, and requires hands-on expertise with cameras, audio, vision systems and post-production tasks using Premiere Pro.