Production Manager – Sound & Lighting

Location: Oxford Street, Sydney
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: AUD $100,000 per annum + superannuation, depending on experience
Hours: 38 hours per week plus reasonable overtime. Regular Friday, Saturday and Sunday night shifts, generally 9:00 PM–6:00 AM, with remaining hours worked mid-week for maintenance, planning and event production.

International Applicants Welcome – Visa Sponsorship Assistance Available

For the right applicant, we are willing to consider international candidates looking to relocate to Sydney to live and work. We are also willing to assist with the Australian visa application process, including potential employer sponsorship, subject to eligibility.

About the Role

S.A.S.H is seeking an experienced and highly capable Production Manager – Sound & Lighting to join our team in Sydney.

This is a senior, hands-on technical and production management position, offering the opportunity to take ownership of sound and lighting operations across our nightclub and wider event portfolio.

The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the sound and lighting systems at Carousel, including operation, programming, maintenance, troubleshooting and ongoing technical improvements.

In addition, you will act as the Group Production Manager for sound and lighting across S.A.S.H events and other group productions, including street parties, special events, one-off shows and external productions throughout Sydney and Australia.

You will oversee the complete technical production process, from initial planning and artist advancing through to supplier coordination, crew management, equipment preparation, event delivery and post-event operations.

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with practical problem-solving skills, excellent organisation and the confidence to independently manage complex production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Venue Operations – Sound & Lighting

• Take overall responsibility for the sound and lighting systems at Carousel.

• Operate and oversee sound and lighting during the venue's main Friday, Saturday and Sunday night trading periods.

• Program, operate and maintain MA2 and/or MA3 lighting consoles.

• Troubleshoot audio, lighting and other technical issues efficiently and independently.

• Conduct regular mid-week maintenance, testing and preventative servicing of production equipment.

• Identify equipment requiring repair, replacement, servicing or technical upgrades.

• Work closely with management to plan and implement improvements to the venue's production infrastructure.

• Maintain an accurate and organised inventory of sound, lighting and production equipment.

• Ensure sound and lighting systems are operating safely, reliably and to a consistently high professional standard.

S.A.S.H Group Production & External Events

• Manage sound and lighting production across S.A.S.H events and other group productions.

• Advance upcoming shows, including reviewing artist technical riders, stage requirements and production specifications.

• Liaise with DJs, international touring artists, promoters, event managers and production companies.

• Plan and coordinate technical specifications, equipment requirements, staging, lighting and sound systems.

• Source and coordinate external production suppliers, equipment hire and technical crews.

• Oversee load-ins, installations, soundchecks, event operations and pack-downs.

• Ensure all technical production systems are correctly installed, tested and fully operational before events commence.

• Troubleshoot technical challenges on-site and implement practical, effective solutions.

• Manage production requirements for S.A.S.H street parties, large-scale events, special productions and other external events across Australia, with a primary focus on Sydney.

• Coordinate production schedules, equipment logistics and technical resources to ensure efficient event delivery.

• Work collaboratively with event management and operations teams to deliver high-quality productions.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 3–5+ years' experience in nightclubs, live events, concerts or entertainment production.

• Strong experience with MA Lighting consoles, particularly MA2 and/or MA3.

• Strong understanding of professional sound and lighting systems.

• Ability to independently troubleshoot audio, lighting and technical issues.

• Experience advancing shows and working with technical riders.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical production.

• Comfortable working late nights, overnight hours and weekends.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with Funktion-One sound systems.

• Experience with MC² Audio amplification.

• Experience working with DJs, touring artists and promoters.

• Experience managing external production suppliers and crews.

• Experience with large-scale, outdoor or special events.

• Knowledge of networking, DMX, Dante and audio/lighting control systems.

• Established relationships with professional sound, lighting and production suppliers.

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