Audio Visual Production Technician (Exhibitions)
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Ongoing
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Full time
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Sydney CBD – The Domain
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Clerk Grade 5/6
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Total Remuneration Package up to $128,915
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Salary range $102,936 to $113,579
Established in 1871, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is located in Sydney’s The Domain adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery acknowledges the original custodians of this land – the Gadigal people.
The Art Gallery attracts around 2 million visitors annually and runs Australia’s largest education program with over 90,000 student and teacher visits per year.
With our expanded campus the Art Gallery has a new state-of-the-art building located next to our existing and much-loved building. Providing us with close to double the exhibition space, the expanded Art Gallery enables us to share more art with more people and provide more family, learning and educational programming for all our audiences.
We are seeking diverse, collaborative, supportive and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent and build on our rich history to create an even more inspiring Art Gallery for the future.
For more information about the Gallery and our future, please visit our website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au.
About the Role
This role is part of the Audio Visual Services team, delivering specialised AV production for exhibitions, including the installation of Time Based Art and immersive gallery experiences. It supports the planning, installation, and operation of exhibition AV systems, as well as event and multimedia projects across the Gallery. The position provides expert advice and technical solutions to support the design, realisation, and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring all works are executed safely, compliant with standards, and aligned with exhibition requirements and conservation standards.
For more information about the role please view the role description and information for applicants or call the nominated contact person listed in the advertisement.
What Technical/Soft Skills you require
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Relevant qualification in Audio Visual or Technical Production, with subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent competence gained through combination of on-the-job training, and experience.
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Experience and knowledge in a broad range of audio visual and multimedia installation and operation which may include but not limited to: audio visual hardware configuration and installation, rigging, cabling and fit off, sound and video signal flow, digital projection and alignment, sound systems, electronics and wiring, control systems, media content capture and delivery systems, automation, data and networking.
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Relevant experience in an art gallery or museum or multi venue cultural institution environment.
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Strong communication and documentation skills and a record of successful delivery of customer service focused audio-visual related projects and experience working in a multi-discipline technical team with a commitment to sharing knowledge and multi-skilling.
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Advanced computer skills across OSX and Windows platforms. Experience in business enabling systems such as event/project and asset management systems as well as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Targeted Questions
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Tell us about a complex audio-visual or multimedia installation project you have delivered in a gallery, museum, theatre, or similar environment. What was your role, what technical challenges did you encounter, and how did you ensure the installation was delivered safely, on time, and to the required standard? (300 words max)
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This role requires working closely with curators, artists, conservators, installers, contractors and other technical teams. Can you provide an example of a project where you needed to collaborate with multiple stakeholders who had differing priorities or requirements? How did you manage those relationships and achieve a successful outcome? (300 words max)
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Describe a situation where you were managing multiple AV tasks or projects with competing deadlines and changing requirements. How did you prioritise your workload, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure critical deliverables were met? (300 words max)
To submit your application online, please provide:
For your application to be considered
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Your resume (maximum five pages)
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A covering letter addressing the technical/soft skills, as outlined above
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A response to the Targeted questions, in the text box provided in your application form (max 300 words each)
Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate.
Pre-employment checks are a critical part of our recruitment process and can include reference checks, working with children checks, criminal history checks, medical assessments, as well as various other checks to ensure your suitability for the role. It should be noted that discretion may be granted from the Art Gallery for those with a background check record. This is dependent on the role, its requirements, and the impact it has on the Art Gallery as a whole. A risk assessment will be carried out before a determination is made in this regard. Any criminal record information is kept in the strictest confidence, is not placed on an applicant's personal file, and is destroyed within very strict timeframes.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and other diversity groups.
We strive to achieve an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the recruitment team via
[email protected]. You can also view our diversity and inclusion strategic framework here.
Enquiries
If you require further details about this role, please contact Harry Tanswell, AV Services Manager at
[email protected]
If you require assistance submitting your application online or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team via
[email protected]. For more information about adjustments, please visit:
Information about adjustments available throughout the recruitment process
Closing date for applications: 10 am 3 July 2026 – applications must be lodged electronically. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
