National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
AV Manager
Drive seamless AV experiences across teaching and events.
About Us
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership.
About the Role
This position supports the effective operation of NIDA’s integrated audio visual systems to meet the needs of its teaching environment and its commercial venue activities. The role requires a highly organised and self-motivated manager with strong knowledge of contemporary audio visual equipment, classroom and lecture technologies, video conferencing, digital signage, live stream broadcasts and associated software. The position contributes directly to the teaching and learning experience at NIDA and may require work outside standard business hours.
About You
You have experience managing AV systems in education, delivering across multiple teaching spaces. You’re proficient with AV technologies and software, including lecture capture, collaboration platforms, live streaming, video walls and enterprise digital signage. You support staff and students, train casual staff, and provide excellent customer service. You troubleshoot complex AV environments, manage networking and endpoints, and contribute to service improvements while championing inclusive practices.
Please download the full position description here for more information about this role.
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This is a Full-Time ongoing contract.
The base annual salary is $95,000 + 12% Superannuation, based on a 38-hour working week.
Please include the following in your application: a brief cover letter that demonstrates your understanding of and capacity to undertake the role, including your ability to meet the selection criteria.
Closing Date: 5:00pm, Friday 27 March 2026
Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Considerations
- You are required to have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. This role is not suited to a working holiday visa holder.
- A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential. Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA’s Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role.
Further Information
For further information about this role, please contact Ben McPharlin: [email protected]
As part of NIDA’s commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.
