Technical Crew - Specialist Casual Pool (Audio Operator) at cityofsydn

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

53.89

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audio Equipment Setup, Midas Consoles, Yamaha Consoles, Digico Consoles, Dante Protocols, MADI Protocols, D&B PA Systems, Q-SYS System Operation, Wireless Microphone Systems, Production Schedules, Safety Plans, Time Management, Decision Making

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Sydney Venue Management/City Life Casual $53.89 an hour (inclusive of casual loading) plus superannuation Caring for our city, creating a future for all Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. About the roleThe City of Sydney has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a casual Audio Operator at the Sydney Town Hall. This role is key for the delivery of our Audio services for events in the Sydney Town Hall and other City Venues, delivering a broad range of expert technical services for concerts and other events and ensuring the provision of high-end technical production service delivery for clients and hirers. Roles in this casual pool also include FOH operators, monitor operators, wireless microphone technicians and audio stage technicians. We're looking for candidates with: minimum of 5 years professional technical experience working within the live production, corporate or events industry, preferably within a performing arts venue, convention centre or similar venue demonstrated experience for the role including setup and operation of audio equipment such as Midas, Yamaha and Digico consoles, complex installed audio systems, knowledge of Dante and MADI protocols and D&B PA systems (including R1), Q-SYS system operation and networking management demonstrated experience in setting up, fitting and managing wireless microphone systems using tools such as wireless workbench ability to read and interpret production and operational requirements, production schedules and safety plans, ability to work autonomously and effectively manage time, meet deadlines, balance competing priorities under broad direction using judgement to make decisions as required. Download position description. The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 29 October 2025. For more information, contact John Metzke, Technical Services Manager on 02 9265 9726. What we can offer you You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all. Flexible working City centre head office, with many public transport options. Professional development Leadership and management development program Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences Long service and employee recognition awards Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling Supporting families Supportive return-to-work environment Inclusive culture Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network Recognised family inclusive workplace Veteran employment supporter Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you. How to apply We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.

Responsibilities

The Audio Operator is responsible for delivering audio services for events at the Sydney Town Hall and other City Venues. This includes providing high-end technical production service delivery for clients and hirers.