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

Robust 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

A supportive and collaborative Sydney team

Relocation assistance for the right full-time candidate currently based elsewhere in Australia

NW Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

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📌 Lighting Technician - Live Events (Sydney)
🏢 NW Group
📍 Sydney