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Technical Director – Live Event Production

$95,000 – $120,000 per year

Are you an experienced Technical Director in the AV industry looking for a new challenge and secure professional advancement or are you a technical manager in a venue looking to work on more varied events? – This may be your next adventure…

About us

Harry the hirer Productions is a large event production business with an undisputed reputation for service and the most advanced state-of-the-art equipment. We provide lighting, audio, video and rigging solutions with quality technical production to the highest profile shows and events in Australia.

We have an innovative and progressive culture and an inventory of technical equipment second to none in Australia, across all technical production disciplines. 

Our Melbourne team is growing and now looking for an experienced technical expert to manage the technical aspects of high-profile projects. 

This role is an excellent full-time opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic, and experienced Technical Director to join our national event productions team, where there is opportunity for long term personal growth in many disciplines in the event industry. 

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Lead the end-to-end AV production process, from initial client briefings to post-event evaluations.
• Design and implement complex AV solutions, including audio, video, lighting, and rigging systems, based on event needs and technical specifications.
• Manage and supervise AV technicians and freelance staff during events, ensuring the highest standards of quality and professionalism
• Conduct site inspections and technical rehearsals to ensure systems function flawlessly on event day  
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real-time during events to maintain production quality.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AV technology trends and integrate new tools and processes to improve efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate closely with clients, event managers and production teams to ensure AV solutions meet or exceed expectations.
• Managing and growing client relationships and understanding the importance of these relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and technical regulations in all AV operations.

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Well presented with an outstanding customer focus.
  • Passion for delivering the highest production solutions including a high level of technical expertise. 
  • A clear and consistent record of delivering highly technical events. 
  • Ability to provide clear direction and lead production teams.
  • High-energy, confident go-getter with the ability to manage a large portfolio of clients.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
  • Knowledge of CAD / Vectorworks programs 
  • Drivers licence and own vehicle.


The benefits:

  • Salary package with long term growth.
  • An opportunity to own technically challenging events.
  • A fun and dynamic team, where each individual can make a huge impact
  • Opportunities to progress.


This role is a long term career opportunity and will offer the successful applicant the ability to develop a strong presence among many of Australia’s premier events.

Please send your resume with a cover letter to eddiew@harrythehirer.com.au

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