Our Company

Experience Gold Coast (EGC) is a single, unified organisation that brings together HOTA (Home of the Arts), Destination Gold Coast, Study Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast. Formed in 2023, EGC plays a central role in driving the growth of the city’s visitor economy. EGC plays a pivotal role in supercharging outcomes across tourism, events, arts & culture and education, with a clear objective of positioning the Gold Coast as the lifestyle capital of Australia.

HOTA, Home of the Arts Precinct

This role will be based at HOTA, Home of the Arts. HOTA is an iconic Gold Coast destination where art, entertainment, culture and lifestyle meet. A place that locals love and visitors must-see. HOTA offers a diverse suite of venues and facilities, including a gallery, outdoor stage, indoor theatres and cinemas, function and events rooms, as well as a range of food and beverage venues including the HOTA Café, the rooftop Exhibitionist Bar and three hat Palette Restaurant.

At the heart of HOTA’s identity is a rich and diverse program: live music, theatre, dance, comedy, film, visual art exhibitions, children’s shows, community workshops, and festivals - all taking place across the array of venues.

What We’re Looking For

HOTA, Home of the Arts, is looking for skilled audio, lighting and staging technicians and operators to join our Technical Services team on the Gold Coast! You’ll work across theatre, live music, festivals, gallery exhibitions and events, from bump-in through to bump-out.

If you have hands-on experience in audio, lighting or staging and work well as part of a crew, we’d like to hear from you.

About the Role The Technician prepares, installs, operates and maintains audio visual, lighting and staging equipment for events, performances, exhibitions and conferences across HOTA’s venues and facilities.

The role works under the direction of the relevant Head of Technical Department and the Technical Operations Manager. Each technician has an assigned discipline and can work across departments within their demonstrated competence and HOTA authorisation.

As part of the Technical & Production team, the Technician supports venue setups, changeovers, bump-ins, bump-outs and show calls, including stage management when assigned. The role maintains safe working practices and provides professional support to clients and crews.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Position Responsibilities

General Technical and Event Support

- Prepare, install, check, operate and pack down equipment for rehearsals, performances, venue changeovers, bump-ins and bump-outs. Assist with stage management duties when assigned.
- Read the event brief, attend crew briefings and confirm tasks, timings, equipment and supervision. Follow approved plans, patches, drawings and cues. Record changes as directed and refer CAD changes and design decisions to the responsible Senior or Lead.
- Support hirers, touring crews, contractors, performers and presenters. Follow radio and venue protocols. Assist with Gallery installations, checks, operation and pack-down under approved access, artwork handling and conservation procedures.

Team Support and Maintenance

- Take shift direction from Heads,



Leads and Seniors across departments and work with Venue Supervisors and Production Managers to coordinate the shift. The relevant Head is accountable for staff performance, with the Lead managing performance in the Head’s absence. If both are unavailable, this falls to the assigned Senior.
- If priorities conflict, check with the supervisor and maintain required operating coverage. Report delays and completed work, ask what to do next and confirm breaks, standby, task changes and handovers.
- Participate in induction, coaching, cross-skilling and performance reviews. Keep training and authorisation records current, follow through on agreed actions and suggest practical improvements.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades and venue improvements. Check, test, clean and return equipment, and keep storage and access routes clear. Record work, defects, damage, missing items and stock needs. Use approved fault checks, protect system settings and show files, and escalate complex faults.

Employment Type

- Audio Visual and Lighting positions are casual. Staging positions may be part-time or casual.

Operational Duties

Audio Visual

- Set up, check and operate microphones, loudspeakers, mixing systems, playback, displays, projectors and presentation switchers. Follow input lists and patch plans, and carry out line and presentation checks.
- Support authorised recording, communications and assistive listening. Handle client media and system settings in line with the event plan and access permissions.

Lighting

- Rig, cable, patch and focus lighting equipment to the approved plan and access arrangements. Operate lighting consoles, followspots and approved effects. Record patches and show files, and refer complex programming or faults to a Senior Technician.

Staging

- Set up, move and pack down scenery, platforms, drapes, furniture and staging equipment. Follow stage plots, cue sheets and movement instructions. Assist with rigging and hoists, and operate counterweight fly systems and stage machinery within HOTA authorisation.
- Carry out scenic construction, painting, workshop and maintenance tasks to approved drawings and methods. Refer structural changes and specialist repairs to the Head, Lead or Senior. Support wardrobe and laundry, including rails, steaming, ironing and consumables.
- Assist with loading and plant movements. Operate forklifts and elevating work platforms (EWPs) only when qualified and authorised.

Other duties within scope of role as reasonably directed by department Lead, Head or Management.

What We're Looking For

Relevant Work Experience and Skills

- 1-2 years of experience in technical services or a similar field, including venue operations, event setup, rehearsals, performances, changeovers, bump-ins and bump-outs.
- Practical capability in the assigned discipline and the ability to support and develop skills across disciplines.




- Work independently or as part of a crew at a level appropriate to your demonstrated competence.
- Use industry tools and equipment safely, follow technical documentation and instructions, and complete equipment checks and work records.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance, clear communication, attention to detail and professional customer service.

Discipline Experience
- Audio Visual: Practical audio and vision setup, signal flow and event operation. Experience with digital mixing consoles, presentation switchers, playback systems and networked AV is desirable.
- Lighting: Practical lighting preparation, patching and operation, including reading plans and following cues. Experience with professional consoles, moving lights and networked lighting control is desirable.
- Staging: Practical experience or training in theatre staging, scenic installation, rigging, wardrobe, workshop work, Gallery installations or live events. Counterweight fly experience is required for fly assignments. Independent operation requires a HOTA competency check and system authorisation.
- Relevant live-production qualifications, equivalent practical training, manufacturer training, drafting or CAD are desirable. Scenic construction, stage machinery and specialist rigging are desirable for Staging. Test-and-tag competency is desirable for Lighting.

Qualifications, Licences and Authorisations
- Open C class driver’s licence or willingness to obtain one.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification for Audio Visual and Lighting. For Staging, hold current First Aid and CPR certification when assigned first-aid duties.
- Complete HOTA child-safety induction.
- Hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card when required.
- Before assigned work, hold the applicable high risk work licence for rigging (RB, RI or RA), dogging (DG), forklift (LF) or boom-type EWP (WP).
- Obtain the applicable EWP training, including an EWPA Yellow Card where relevant to the equipment, and complete familiarisation and HOTA equipment sign-off.

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences at Experience Gold Coast!

Here's what makes working with us special:

- Be Part of the Action: Work at the heart of the Gold Coast’s thriving arts and culture scene, where creativity and community come together.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy discounts at all Food and Beverage outlets across the HOTA precinct, plus discounted tickets to cinema screenings, events, and activities.
- Wellbeing Support: Access Sonder, our comprehensive team member care and wellbeing service.
- Career development: Unlock learning opportunities through our Learning Lab, offering up to 1,000 courses to help you grow and thrive.

How to apply:

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation that prioritises people, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please submit a brief cover letter along with your resume via the Seek website.

Experience Gold Coast values diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing equitable employment opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, LGBTIQ communities, and people with disabilities.

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