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CAREERS AT NEXTGEN AV

AV Careers Melbourne: Join the NEXTGEN AV Team

Build your career in audiovisual technology and live event production with a Melbourne-based team delivering corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, brand experiences and outdoor productions.

Based in Burwood, NEXTGEN AV recruits across technical production, warehouse and logistics, event operations, sales and client support. We also work with experienced casual technicians and audiovisual contractors.

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Work on Exciting Events

Help deliver conferences, corporate events, exhibitions and live experiences across Melbourne.

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Learn from Experienced Technicians

Build practical AV skills while working alongside experienced production and technical professionals.

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Join a Supportive Team

Work with people who value communication, teamwork, safety and delivering great outcomes together.

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Build a Long-Term AV Career

Develop across audio, lighting, vision, staging and event production with opportunities to progress.

More Than 3,500 Events Delivered

Trusted By Leading Brands, Agencies & Government Teams Across Australia

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Work Behind Melbourne’s Live Events

A career in audiovisual production puts you behind the technology, teamwork and preparation that bring live events to life. Depending on your role, you may work with professional audio systems, LED video walls, presentation technology, cameras, lighting, staging, rigging, streaming systems and event power.

Our work takes place across conference venues, exhibition centres, corporate offices, hotels and outdoor event sites. Every event is different, but the requirement remains the same: prepare carefully, communicate clearly and deliver reliable results for the client and audience.

Audio Visual Technicians

Prepare, install, test, operate and pack down professional event technology. Opportunities may be available for experienced technicians, developing technicians, casual crew and specialist contractors.

Event Operations

Coordinate schedules, crews, equipment and logistics across multiple projects while supporting the team from pre-production through to onsite delivery.

Freelance Technicians & Contractors

Join our contractor network across audio, vision, lighting, LED, staging, rigging, streaming and event operations.

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Warehouse & Logistics

Help prepare equipment, manage stock, load vehicles, test systems and make sure every production leaves the warehouse ready for delive

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Sales & Client Support

Help clients develop their event brief, understand their technical requirements and select an audiovisual or production solution suited to their venue, audience and budget.

Hybrid Conference Premier

Project Management

Help clients plan and manage their event from concept through to delivery, coordinating technical requirements, timelines, suppliers and logistics to ensure every element is executed seamlessly, on time and within budget..

WHAT WE VALUE

The Qualities We Look For

Technical knowledge matters, but it is only one part of working successfully in event production.

We value people who are:

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Reliable

You arrive prepared, communicate early and follow through on your responsibilities..

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Team Focused

You support the crew, share information and contribute positively when the pressure increases.

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Client Aware

You understand that technical delivery is part of a larger client and audience experience.

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Safety Conscious

You follow procedures, identify risks and treat equipment, venues and colleagues with care.

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Calm Under Pressure

You solve problems methodically and maintain professional communication during live events.

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Willing to Learn

You ask questions, accept feedback and continue developing your technical and production knowledge.

CURRENT VACANCIES

Explore Current Opportunities

Current NEXTGEN AV vacancies will be displayed below with the position type, location, employment basis and application closing date.

No suitable position listed?

We are still interested in hearing from experienced AV technicians, production crew, warehouse personnel and specialist contractors.

AV Technicians

Casual Employment
  • Prepare, install and test audiovisual equipment
  • Operate audio, vision, lighting or streaming systems
  • Support conferences, exhibitions and corporate events
  • Troubleshoot technical issues during live productions
  • Work alongside experienced producers and technicians
  • Assist with equipment set-ups and pack-downs.

Build your career as an AV technician with a Melbourne event production team delivering conferences, corporate events, exhibitions and live experiences. Work with professional audio, LED video walls, lighting, staging, cameras and presentation technology across a wide range of venues.

JOIN THE TEAM

Freelance AV Contractors

Contractor Employment
  • Audio operators and system technicians
  • Vision, projection and LED screen technicians
  • Lighting operators and technicians
  • Camera, streaming and video specialists
  • Staging, rigging and event-power professionals
  • Technical directors and event-production crew

Join NEXTGEN AV’s network of experienced freelance AV technicians and specialist contractors. We engage reliable event professionals across Melbourne for corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, outdoor productions and large-scale technical installations.

JOIN THE TEAM

Operations & Logistics

Casual Employment
  • Prepare and test audiovisual equipment
  • Pick, pack and check event orders
  • Coordinate equipment movements and transport
  • Maintain an organised and safe warehouse
  • Support crews during event preparation and returns
  • Track equipment, schedules and production requirements

Help keep live events moving behind the scenes. Our operations and logistics team coordinates equipment, vehicles, crews, warehouse preparation and event schedules to ensure every production arrives onsite organised, tested and ready to deliver.

JOIN THE TEAM

TECHNICIAN QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About AV Careers

Where is NEXTGEN AV based?

NEXTGEN AV is based in Burwood, Victoria. Team members may begin at the warehouse or travel directly to event venues depending on the production and their role.

What types of positions does NEXTGEN AV recruit for?

Roles may include full-time and casual AV technicians, specialist contractors, warehouse and logistics staff, event operations personnel, sales and client-support positions.

Do I need previous audiovisual experience?

The required experience depends on the position. Technical roles may require professional event or audiovisual experience, while some developing or support positions may place greater emphasis on reliability, practical ability and willingness to learn. Each job advertisement will explain the essential requirements.

What hours do audiovisual technicians work?

Live events do not always operate within standard office hours. Technician shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and extended event days. The expected availability and working pattern will be stated for each role.

Are casual and contractor opportunities available?

NEXTGEN AV accepts applications from casual AV technicians and experienced audiovisual contractors. Applicants should explain their technical specialties, availability, equipment experience and preferred type of work.

Will I work at different venues?

Most event-production roles involve working across different venues and event sites. Work may take place in hotels, conference venues, exhibition centres, corporate offices and outdoor locations.

Do I need a driver’s licence?

A current driver’s licence may be required or strongly preferred for technical, warehouse and logistics positions. The requirement will be clearly stated in each job advertisement.

Which licences or tickets are useful?

Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include a White Card, forklift licence, EWP licence, first-aid certificate, test-and-tag qualification or relevant rigging licence. Applicants should list all current tickets and expiry dates.

What should an AV technician include in an application?

Include your resume, technical experience, equipment and software knowledge, relevant licences, employment availability and examples of events or productions you have worked on.

How is pay determined?

Pay depends on the position, employment basis, experience, technical capability, qualifications and level of responsibility. Salary or hourly-rate information should be included in individual job advertisements wherever possible.

Can I apply when there are no advertised vacancies?

Yes. Technicians, contractors and other industry professionals can submit an expression of interest for consideration when a suitable opportunity becomes available.

What happens to my information after I apply?

Application details should be handled in accordance with NEXTGEN AV’s privacy policy and used for recruitment and employment-related purposes.

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