Sydney, NSW | Full-Time, Casual and Freelance Opportunities
Work across major corporate events, live entertainment and performing arts productions with one of Australasia’s leading technical production companies.
About NW Group
NW Group is one of Australasia’s largest suppliers of full-service live production, with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand.
We deliver high-quality technical production across a diverse range of corporate events, live entertainment, performing arts and special events.
As our business continues to grow, we are seeking experienced Lighting Technicians to join our Sydney team.
We are flexible in how we engage the right people and welcome applications from candidates interested in full-time employment, casual work or freelance opportunities.
About the Role
This is a hands-on live events role for lighting professionals who take pride in creating high-quality visual experiences and delivering safe, reliable technical outcomes.
You will work across a broad variety of productions, including conferences, gala dinners, product launches, concerts, theatre, festivals and other live entertainment events.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Preparing, testing and maintaining professional lighting equipment
- Installing, focusing and operating lighting systems for live events
- Setting up and operating lighting consoles, fixtures, dimmers and control systems
- Programming and operating lighting for corporate, entertainment and performing arts productions
- Configuring DMX, data distribution and lighting network systems
- Reading and working from lighting plans, equipment lists and production documentation
- Assisting with lighting design and equipment selection
- Installing lighting equipment on truss, ground-support and venue rigging systems
- Testing and troubleshooting lighting systems onsite
- Working closely with technical directors, production managers, other technical departments and clients
- Supervising crew and providing technical guidance where appropriate
- Ensuring equipment is safely installed, operated and returned
- Maintaining accurate equipment and job documentation
- Representing NW Group professionally at venues and client events
About You
We are looking for people who are passionate about live event lighting and enjoy working as part of a professional production team.
Ideally, you will bring:
- A minimum of two years’ experience as a Lighting Technician in live events
- Experience across corporate events, arts or live entertainment productions
- Practical experience with professional lighting fixtures, consoles and control systems
- An understanding of DMX, lighting networks, power distribution and signal flow
- Experience programming and operating lighting consoles
- The ability to install, focus, operate and troubleshoot lighting systems confidently
- A sound understanding of safe work practices when working with lighting, rigging and electrical equipment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A professional approach when working with clients, venues and other suppliers
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence
- The ability to remain calm and solve problems under pressure
- A reliable, flexible and positive attitude
- Availability to work event-related hours, including evenings and weekends when required
A current driver’s licence is preferred. High Risk Work, EWP, Working at Heights, electrical or other relevant industry licences and training will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- Full-time, casual or freelance opportunities
- Work across high-profile corporate, arts and entertainment events
- Exposure to a diverse range of professional lighting equipment and productions
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career development opportunities for full-time team members
- A supportive and collaborative Sydney team
- Relocation assistance for the right full-time candidate currently based elsewhere in Australia
If you are an experienced Live Events Lighting Technician looking for your next full-time role or would like to join our casual and freelance network, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant live event lighting experience and preferred type of engagement.
NW Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
