Audio & Communications Engineer

Our Company

NEP is Australia’s leading provider of outsourced television production services.

We are always looking for great people to join our team; people with a passion for people and teamwork helping us deliver exceptional results for our clients.

NEP Australia is currently looking for an Audio & Communications Engineer (Comms Technician) with exceptional drive and work ethics, excellent interpersonal skills, and brilliant technical minds to join our Australian Team based in Brisbane.

The principal purpose of this position is to efficiently set up, operational testing of the in-field audio/communications facilities of any field or studio project you are assigned to.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• To ensure all audio communication facilities in and around the OB compound are functioning and patched to be operationally ready by the scheduled hand-over time.
• To liaise with the project’s Audio Director and Technical Manager to ensure you are fully briefed on the size, scope, production schedule of the in-field audio and communications facilities required.
• Ensure the environment of the audio and communications facilities is neat and tidy and professionally presented and does not pose any danger to the public or co-workers.

Required skills and attributes:

• Both Riedel and RTS communications systems are used across our fleet of trucks and HUBs, and a solid and fundamental knowledge of these (or similar) Communications systems is a necessary requirement to apply for this role.
• Basic knowledge of audio consoles, with particular focus on LAWO and Calrec.
• A good level of Operational experience is a definite requirement, and ideally the candidate should have a good level of understanding of these devices at an Engineering level too.
• We do a lot of sport, so weekend and evening work are a predominant part of the role.
• Minimum 3 years of television broadcasting experience is preferred.

Benefits of working at NEP

• Salary continuance insurance
• NEP Days – additional 5 days of leave per year (conditions apply)
• NEP Travel benefits & discounts including Qantas Club Membership
• Discounts through Employment Hero Work app
• Employee Assistance Program
• On site parking at our Richlands warehouse

If you feel you have the right match of skills for this position and are available to work weekends and around Australia, submit your application here!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Our Process

At NEP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with Our Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, right to work checks, and reference checks.

For over 30 years, NEP has been the leading worldwide technical production partner for content producers of live sports, entertainment, and corporate events. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions include centralized and remote production, specialty capture, wireless video and audio, virtual and live studio production, AV and lighting services, host broadcast support, post-production, connectivity and transmission, premium playout, software-based products, and integrated managed services. With operations in 25 countries and 4,000+ employees, we have supported productions in 88 countries on all seven continents.

Anywhere, anytime, on any platform—we help our clients make, manage, and show the world their content.