AV Trainee Technician

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This is a rare and fabulous opportunity to get real experience and to learn from some of the best Technicians in the industry.

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Company: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Location: Gold Coast

Work type: Full Time

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Phone: +61-7-3943-7280

Fax: +61-8-4980-8839

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The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is a world-class venue that accommodates a range of conventions, exhibitions, sporting and entertainment events.  As a purpose built convention and exhibition centre, we offer our clients unsurpassed conferencing and exhibition facilities and services, including advanced technological infrastructure and an in house Audio Visual (AV) team.  

Our in house AV experts work with all clients from developing creative concepts, through to event delivery and post event debrief meetings to ensure that no matter the size, or level of complexity we deliver an exceptional event experience every time.   The AV team have delivered some of the largest and technically complex corporate events held in Australia and is continually working on new ways to bring client concepts to life.

About the role!

The GCCEC is committed to developing new talent and providing career opportunities, particularly in specialised areas that are crucial to the events industry, such as AV.  Therefore, we have developed a 12 month training program that provides an entry level AV enthusiast the opportunity to kick start their AV career.  This is a rare and fabulous opportunity to get real experience and to learn from some of the best Technicians in the industry.  

The Trainee Technician will assist senior members of the team to deliver live events, by working closely with them and being mentored through all aspects of AV, such as audio, lighting, staging, vision and rigging systems.  No two days are the same, as events are customised for each client, however as guide regular tasks and responsibilities of this role include:

  • Assisting Senior Technicians with preparation, bump in, operating, bump out and de-prepping of live events
  • Assisting with maintaining the Centre’s AV inventory and storage areas
  • Professionally liaising with clients and delegates, assisting with their AV needs and question
  • Participating in Work Health & Safety tasks and training on safety standards, policies and procedures

     

Hours of work!

This is a full time contract role commencing in approximately mid August 2018.  Hours of works will be a minimum of 38 hours per week, and will take place across Monday to Sunday, days and/or nights. Reasonable additional overtime is expected and applicable overtime rates will apply.

About you!

The role would best suit someone who has recently completed AV qualifications and is embarking on their AV career and looking to learn from experienced Technicians.  Skills, knowledge and personal attributes required of the newest member of the AV team include:

  • Basic AV industry experience, acquired either on a voluntary or paid basis, that demonstrates your true desire to be in the AV industry
  • A broad understanding of the AV industry including audio, lighting, vision, staging and rigging systems
  • Proven ability to work within a team and to perform physical hands on tasks
  • A passion for the AV industry and a genuine desire to build a career in this industry
  • Strong computer skills across a range of operating systems and software
  • Demonstrated ability to carry out tasks autonomously where appropriate and to take directions from senior members of the team
  • Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
  • Qualifications relevant to the AV industry
  • Ability to work a flexible roster of days, nights and weekends

 

Working at the GCCEC brings some great benefits, including access to state of the art equipment, no travel on-site work only, a great corporate discount program, on-site undercover free parking, an on-site team member café, access to an employee assistance program, health and well-being programs and much more.

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