Senior Live Events Technician - Lead AV, Lighting & Rigging

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council invites applications for a Senior Technician at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC). You will lead the technical delivery of live productions across lighting, audio, vision, staging and venue systems, reporting to the Technical Services Coordinator and collaborating with operations teams.

This role requires a strong technical background in entertainment production, rigging and studio systems, plus the ability to supervise technicians and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical production for live events.
• Proficiency with lighting/audio consoles and AV systems.
• Ability to organise workloads and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and delivery of productions, events and venue operations.
• Providing technical expertise across lighting, audio, audiovisual and staging systems.
• Assisting with maintenance and upkeep of technical equipment and venue facilities.
• Leading and supervising technicians, contractors and suppliers as required.
• Contributing to safety processes, operational procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting project and event delivery within agreed scope, time and quality outcomes.
• Undertaking Venue Supervisor responsibilities as rostered.

Skills

Technical production

Lighting & Audio

Team supervision

Safety & processes

Problem solving

Education

Technical Production qualification

Tools

Grand MA

AVID

Dante

NDI systems

CAD software

Job description

Mackay Regional Council invites applications for a Senior Technician at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC). You will lead the technical delivery of live productions across lighting, audio, vision, staging and venue systems, reporting to the Technical Services Coordinator and collaborating with operations teams.

This role requires a strong technical background in entertainment production, rigging and studio systems, plus the ability to supervise technicians and contractors.