Technical Manager

Brisent; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free meals on Event nights

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a dynamic Technical Manager to lead the Technical Department at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The role delivers world-class technical services for concerts, sports, and live events, from planning through execution, with a focus on safety and service excellence.

You will oversee planning, equipment, budgeting, and staff training, while building strong relationships with hirers and promoters and guiding a high-performing team in a fast-paced venue environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading technical operations within live entertainment venues and major events.
• Proven ability to build, develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management with promoters, hirers and internal teams.
• Budgeting, cost control, planning and reporting experience for venues.
• Strong knowledge of event production, venue operations and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the venue's Technical Department and technical event operations.
• Act as the key technical liaison for promoters, hirers, and event stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and touring productions.
• Oversee event planning, technical requirements, seating layouts and configurations.
• Manage equipment, maintenance programs and venue technical resources.
• Deliver staff training, inductions and safety programs.
• Oversee departmental budgets, expenditure, reporting and planning processes.
• Ensure WHS compliance, risk management and venue safety standards.
• Contribute to strategic direction and ongoing development of venue operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & planning

Event operations

Emergency management planning

Communication

Team development

Tools

AutoCAD

Work Safely at Heights

High Risk – Rigger

Forklift Truck

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Job ID: 165238
Department: Audio Visual / Technical Services
Venue: Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Legends Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection. We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.

AtLegends Global, we love events, it's what we do. It's a part of our DNA and what drives us.

Are you an experienced Technical and Event Operations leader looking for an opportunity to work at one of Australia's premier entertainment venues? The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is seeking a dynamic Technical Manager to lead our Technical Department and deliver world-class technical services across a diverse range of concerts, sporting events, corporate functions and live entertainment experiences.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing all technical operations across the venue, acting as the primary technical contact for hirers and promoters, and ensuring the successful delivery of all events from planning through to execution.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring exceptional stakeholder management, technical expertise, operational planning and a strong commitment to safety and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the venue's Technical Department and technical event operations.
• Act as the key technical liaison for promoters, hirers, and event stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and touring productions.
• Oversee event planning, technical requirements, venue configurations, and seating layouts.
• Manage technical equipment, maintenance programs, and venue technical resources.
• Develop and deliver staff training, inductions, and safety programs.
• Manage departmental budgets, expenditure, reporting, and business planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, risk management frameworks, and venue safety standards.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and ongoing development of the Centre's operations.

ABOUT YOU

Everyday our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

You will have a shared values and people-centric mind set and genuinely want to make a difference. That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience leading technical operations within live entertainment venues, arenas, theatres, stadiums, convention centres, or major event environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a proven ability to build, develop and motivate high performing teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with promoters, hirers, contractors and internal teams.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial management, cost control, planning and reporting.
• Sound knowledge of event production, venue operations, staging, rigging and technical systems.
• A strong working knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation, risk management principles and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Outstanding organisational skills, attention to detail, and time management capabilities, ensuring the efficient and cost effective delivery of technical services.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a broader management team and contribute to organisational objectives.
• Experience in Emergency Management Planning and incident response within a large scale venue or event environment.
• Advanced AutoCAD skills, including the ability to develop seating plans, interpret rigging plots and assess production requirements for a diverse range of events.
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable and solutions focused in a fast paced, high pressure event environment.
• AutoCAD experience;
• Work Safely at Heights certification;
• High Risk Workers License – Intermediate Rigger;
• High Risk Workers Licence – Forklift Truck;
• First Aid & CPR certificate;

Why Join Us?

• Work at one of Australia's leading entertainment venues.
• Be part of a passionate and collaborative leadership team.
• Lead the technical delivery of world class concerts, sporting events and major live entertainment experiences.
• Opportunity to influence venue operations, innovation and future growth.
• Dynamic and exciting workplace where no two days are the same.
• Free onsite parking
• Free meals on Event nights.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Current National Police Check.

ABOUT THE VENUE

Built by the Brisbane City Council as a world class multipurpose facility, the Brisbane Entertainment Centre formed part of Brisbane's bid for the 1992 Olympic Games. The Centre has been operated since its inception by Legends Global (formerly ASM Global and AEG Ogden Brisbane Pty Ltd). Ownership was transferred to Stadiums Queensland (formerly Major Sports Facilities Authority) from 1 July 2002.

The Brisbane Entertainment Centre has hosted a diverse range of events including Monster Trucks, Supercross, Circuses, Bull Riding, Concerts, Conventions, School Speech Nights, Ice Spectaculars, Wrestling and Boxing.

Primarily recognised as a venue to host concerts, family shows and sporting events, the Brisbane Entertainment Centre also specialises in staging corporate events in particular conferences, seminars, product launches and gala banquets.

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility and consulting, owner's rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content and booking. Our white-label approach ensures our partners remain front and centre while we harness the power of our global network - including over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually - to enhance their business and guest experience.

In the Asia Pacific & Middle East region, Legends Global is honoured that the worlds most esteemed brands and venues across the sports, entertainment, attractions, conventions and leisure industries trust us to achieve their vision, maximise their business and enhance the experience of fans and guests. Locally we support venues including Coca Cola Arena (Dubai), Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, AfterpayArena (Sydney), ICC Sydney, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre (NZ) and Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.

If you're passionate about forging win-win partnerships, crafting unforgettable guest experiences, and leading innovative venue and event operations, we'd love to meet you.

Grow an exciting career at Legends Global - backed by a supportive, inclusive culture, an unmatched network of resources and benefits, and inspiring team members united in helping each other succeed every step of the way.

Feel like a place where you'd thrive? Join us in our persistent mission of living up to The Legends Global Way.

Working in the venue and event industry means supporting the delivery of events across our event calendar. This means that weekend, evening and public holiday work will be required.

We have lodged this role on our own site as we are managing this project directly.