At ICC Sydney, Australia’s leading convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct, we’re more than just a world class venue and brand – we’re a community of passionate professionals dedicated to putting our people first. As part of our close-knit team, you’ll help deliver unforgettable events and experiences in a space that fosters creativity and collaboration.
We prioritise inclusivity and support, creating an environment where every team member can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at careers@iccsydney.com or call 02 9215 7188. You can also connect with one of our internal diversity streams for additional support.
About this opportunity:
The Staging and Sets Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of staging, sets and room configurations across ICC Sydney’s conventions, exhibitions and live entertainment.
Reporting to the Senior AV Technical Manager, this role will manage and supervise a large casual workforce to ensure event spaces are built, turned around and struck safely, efficiently and to specification. At times, you will also liaise directly with clients, suppliers and contractors to ensure production requirements are delivered safely and in line with contractual and technical expectations.
This is a fast?paced, visible role that requires flexibility across event schedules, a strong safety mindset and the ability to lead teams under pressure-while maintaining ICC Sydney’s high standards of service, presentation and professionalism.
Why ICC Sydney?
ICC Sydney offers more than just a job – we provide the chance to be part of something extraordinary. We create world class experiences while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and skills are valued.
s part of our team, you’ll help deliver unforgettable events and experiences while enjoying a range of exceptional benefits, including:
- Free and fresh daily meals.
- Heavily discounted car parking and dry cleaning.
- Additional and generous leave opportunities including paid wellbeing leave, volunteer leave and parental leave.
- Purchased leave, novated leasing and salary sacrificing options.
- Access to exclusive health insurance offers and an executive superannuation arrangement.
- Team social events; regular companywide meetings and networking, annual awards night, social clubs and committees and diversity and inclusion activations.
- Access to discounted or complimentary event tickets.
- A coffee and pastry on us, on your birthday.
- Regular professional development and learning opportunities.
- We encourage your work life balance and offer flexibility to suit you.
- As an international company, Legends Global can offer future career opportunities throughout our global network of venues.
- CBD location close to public transport and in the heart of the Darling Harbour precinct.
ICC Sydney is committed to prioritising equitable, sustainable and innovative practices for all team members and visitors. This includes people with all abilities, First Nations Peoples, people across all generations, LGBTQIA+ individuals, new Australians, parents and carers, and families of all structures. Our diverse, passionate team drives a culture of collaboration, inclusion and service excellence.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in a similar staging, rigging, sets, production or AV leadership role, ideally within live events, entertainment or large?scale venues.
- Proven ability to lead, coordinate and supervise large teams of casual Team Members in fast?paced, time?critical environments.
- Strong knowledge and experience in staging, with the ability to determine fit?for?purpose solutions for complex events.
- Fundamental knowledge of rigging, lighting, sound and audio visual production as you will be working closely with these departments on a daily basis.
- Sound understanding of WHS requirements, contractor management and safe work practices in live event environments.
- Experience managing equipment, resources and inventories, including fault identification, maintenance requirements and hire coordination.
- Demonstrated experience training staff, maintaining operational procedures, and ensuring procedures are current, communicated and consistently adhered to.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage rosters, schedules, labour costs and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Professional presentation and a collaborative, customer?focused mindset aligned to ICC Sydney values.
- Valid working rights in Australia.
- You must be 18 years or over.
What to expect next:
If this sounds like the right role for you, we look forward to receiving your application.
At ICC Sydney, we trust your resume covers your skills, but we’re also looking for like-minded passionate, and friendly people to continue to build on our strong culture. Should your application progress, you will be invited to attend an interview.
To be eligible for employment you must have valid working rights in Australia.
Please Note; relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. This includes a National Police Background Check for successful candidates. You will also be required to show proof of identity that meets the 100-point check. Shortlisted candidates may also be required to complete an appropriate and relevant health assessment as part of the recruitment process.
Join us at ICC Sydney, where you can bring your best, whole self to a team that truly puts people first.
