Sound Technicians – Multiple Casual Vacancies

Technical theatre professionals required to join AFC Sound Department. Exciting opportunity to make your mark in Adelaide’s premier arts venue.

• Further your career at the Heart of the Arts in South Australia
• Exciting opportunities in four distinct venues for Technical Theatre professionals
• Sound Technician TEC2 ($37.53p/h), Sound Technician TEC3 ($38.99p/h) and Advanced Sound Technician TEC4 (40.98p/h) roles available, and will be appointed based on training, skills and experience

About Adelaide Festival Centre

Established in 1973, Adelaide Festival Centre is South Australia’s principal performing arts venue and a leading Asia-Pacific cultural centre.

We present a bold, diverse program of festivals, events and performances year-round — inspiring, educating and entertaining audiences of all ages and cultures.

As the home of the performing arts in South Australia, we’re proud to deliver exceptional experiences for audiences, artists and partners, while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace for our team.

Adelaide Festival Centre operates four major venues in the Adelaide CBD – Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse, Space Theatre and Her Majesty’s Theatre.

About the role

As we continue deliver a strong program in 2026 following our redevelopment, Adelaide Festival Centre is looking for technical theatre professionals to join its Sound Department. 

Reporting to the Head of Department – Sound, these positions are responsible for provision and operation of equipment and system support for performances in our venues.

Some aspects of the role include live operating of FOH and Monitors, Radio and IEM technology, spectrum management, BOH communications and basic AV.

If you are proactive, solution based and have a passion for music and the Arts with good availability including evenings and weekends, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities, depending on classification level, may include:

• Deliver technical services to Adelaide Festival Centre performances and events through high quality live sound operating, sound design and studio engineering
• Oversee all aspects of Sound bump ins and outs, rehearsals of productions and events
• Coordinate, oversee and/or operate equipment required for rehearsals and performances
• Maintain, repair, test and install all associated Sound department equipment
• Provide administrative assistance to the Head of Department – Sound including but not limited to preparing quotes, chargesheets, checklist, sound plots and stage plans
• Lead and manage Sound crew ensuring the compliance of all Adelaide Festival Centre policies and procedures around employee entitlements and WHS and Risk
• Liaise, interpret, advise and guide all stakeholder/client requirements for a production
• In collaboration with the Head of Department – Sound, be part of a team, mentor, educate, train, guide and develop crew in all aspects of live sound performances and good theatre practices
• Ensure and follow safe work practices
• Maintain sound foundation knowledge of all venues and sound areas within the Adelaide Festival Centre

Competencies and skills, depending on classification level, may include:

• Comprehensive skills and experience in sound engineering of live entertainment and events with a preference for theatrical industry knowledge
• Excellent knowledge and experience of programming a range of digital consoles, e.g. Yamaha Avid Digico
• Demonstrated knowledge of designing and configuring line array systems of leading professional brands
• Knowledge and experience of BOH and FOH communications, intercom systems and fiber-based media networks for video, audio, and data signals
• Knowledge and experience of Q lab and audio editing software – Reaper and Protools
• Knowledge and experience of acoustic test & measurement software platforms Smaart.
• Knowledge and experience of networking practices for live events including Audio over IP implementation desirable
• Basic Knowledge of AV equipment
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise work and multi-task
• Relevant and recent industry education, tickets and licenses
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and work with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to the organisation
• High level written, verbal and electronic communication skills, coupled with high attention to detail
• A commitment to the delivery of excellent customer service

Why Join Us?

Adelaide Festival Centre employs more than 400 staff across areas including production, staging, hospitality, marketing, programming, patron services and corporate services.

When you join our team, you’ll help bring the arts to life in the Festival State while working in a vibrant cultural environment. 

Our staff benefits include:

• $15 staff tickets to performances across our venues
• 10% discount at Festival Centre food and beverage outlets
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Approved Child Safe Environment

 Our Commitment

Adelaide Festival Centre is located on Kaurna Yarta. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the Adelaide Plains and honour their ongoing connection to land and culture.

We are committed to reconciliation and inclusion through our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations people.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
• Your current resume

For more information and a copy of the position description, visit the Employment page on our website. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Enquires can be directed to via email Jane Rossetto, Head of Department – Sound via email at [email protected]

Please apply via Seek. Applications close at 4:00pm. Friday 10 April 2026.