Job Reference: 9946

Division: City Life 

Unit: Venue Management  

Salary: $91,036 - $103,288 per annum plus superannuation (pro-rata) and penalty rates

Employment status: Term Contract up to 18 months

Employment arrangement: Part Time - 24/7 Rotating roster with a minimum of 45.6 hours per fortnight

Location: Sydney CBD

If you are looking for a consistent part time opportunity with flexibility and can commit to this schedule, we invite you to apply.

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. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our professional and dynamic technical team as a Senior Audio Operator and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional audio experiences for events and performances hosted in the City of Sydney's indoor venues. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for the setup, programming, mixing, and pack down of audio, ensuring the highest standards of technical production service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• safely and effectively deliver events to the highest standards, ensuring a sustainable, accessible, and enjoyable experience for hirers and attendees
• coordinate the setup, operation, pack-down, and maintenance of audio and associated infrastructure for events, utilizing equipment such as Midas Pro X console or similar
• supervise Audio casual staff, act as the primary contact for audio-related services, and coordinate resources effectively within budget and in accordance with WHS/safe work practices
• employ effective communication to manage stakeholder expectations and requirements within the audio field.

Essential Criteria:

• minimum 5 years of professional technical experience in live production, corporate, or events industry
• practical competencies in audio setup, programming, and mixing, preferably using Midas Pro X or similar consoles
• experience in live audio mixing for events, concerts, or live entertainment
• maturity, discretion, and sound judgment for daily administration and project coordination
• willingness and ability to undertake physical work for extended periods and work flexible hours.

If you are a seasoned audio professional seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a vibrant events environment, apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

At the City of Sydney you’ll join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city’s dynamic future.

To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.  Previous candidates do not need to re-apply.

The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration and national criminal check.

Position description: View or download the position description 

Applications must be submitted online by 11.59pm, Sunday 28 April 2024.

For further information contact: John Metzke, Technical Services Manager on 02 9265 9726.

A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.

We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.

We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process contact the Recruitment Team recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.