Novatech Creative Event Technology is one of Australia’s leading providers of entertainment and event technologies, working across small and large-scale events on a local, national and international level. They are located 15 minutes from the Adelaide CBD and are home to some of the most current, trending and leading-edge event equipment in the world. They offer integrated sound, video and lighting systems, 3D pre-visualization, video production and content design for small to large-scale live events and projects. Novatech’s services are backed by a world-class team of over 80 committed Designers, Project Managers and Technicians who work together with clients to deliver exceptional results by offering innovative solutions and a genuine passion for what they do.
About the Role
Novatech is seeking a permanent full-time Specialist Sound Technician who has worked in the Live Event scene. You will be able to apply your technical expertise to produce quality, creative and cutting-edge results.
What we can offer you
- Full-time position in the role of Specialist Technician
- Competitive salary ranges from $60,000 – $65,000 per annum (exclusive of superannuation)
- Rewards & Recognition program
- Loyalty leave and Flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to develop and advance your career
- Opportunity to work on some of Australia’s leading events
- Relocation assistance & Sign on bonus for the right person
- Industry-leading contracts & staff benefits including:
- Short shift change bonus
- Production and Team Leader Allowance
- Staff referral program
- Attractive allowances
- Progressive Time-In Lieu System
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Annual Health Check
- Annual Flu Shots
- Free fruit supplied
- Employee Assistance Program
Main Tasks and Duties:
- Provide senior technical expertise and leadership when integrating provisions of audio staging and technical services for internal and external clients; including the expert setting up, operations, regulation, and adjustment of audio equipment such as microphones, sound decks, and mixing consoles.
- Be the senior Technical staff on jobs/gigs and other related activities as required, ensuring active engagement at all times.
- Regularly conduct the service & repair of audio and sound-related equipment.
- Successful completion of the setup, operation & onsite programming of audio equipment, sound desks, and mixing consoles.
- Conduct appropriate onsite checks of audio equipment used in live events and expertly monitor the operation of the equipment during the event.
- Participate in the selection, pre-event programming, and resetting of all audio equipment at the warehouse in preparation for upcoming events where audio-visual equipment is required.
- Ability to undertake the positioning of equipment on stage, the running of cables and equipment testing.
- Provide support in exhibition installs and ongoing exhibition maintenance.
- Equipment preparation in the warehouse and the pre-event programming of equipment.
Qualifications / Experience
- Require the successful candidate to have at least a relevant Certificate III level qualification plus at least 3 years full-time or FTE experience as an audio technician
- Significant knowledge of the Production Industry and associated equipment.
- Demonstrated understanding of WHS practises
