Lighting Technician

Lighting Technician
Adelaide, SA | Base Hourly Rate + Allowances + Overtime + Loyalty Leave
Full-Time Stability • World-Class Events • Relocation Welcome

Ready to Light Up the Big Stage?

At Novatech Creative Event Technology, you don’t just join a team, you join a company building a global reputation from the ground up in Adelaide, one of the world’s most liveable cities. This is full-time, not fly-in, fly-out. It’s stable, high-impact work across concerts, festivals, national tours, and specialty shows. If you want to lead, grow, and make a real difference, this is your chance.

Who We Are

Novatech is one of Australia’s leading providers of entertainment and event technologies. We work locally, nationally, and internationally across small- and large-scale live events. Our turn-key solutions span audio, vision, lighting, and rigging, powered by a world-class team of 80+ designers, project managers, and technicians united by innovation, collaboration, and passion.

We’re proud to be the team behind events like:

• LIV Golf – the global phenomenon brought to life with full-scale production in the heart of Adelaide
• Local concerts and festivals like the Adelaide Fringe, AFL Gather Round, and Adelaide Festival
• Immersive experiences and speciality events such as Vivid Sydney, Parrtjima in Alice Springs, and Light Cycles Kyoto
• National tours of concerts and festivals, including performances by Dom Dolla, Tones and I, Laneway Festival and Harvest Rock
• Corporate events including gala dinners, product activations, brand experiences, and conferences

What You’ll Do

As an Lighting Technician, you’ll be hands-on from bump-in to bump-out, delivering visually stunning, technically excellent lighting. You’ll lead onsite crews, mentor junior team members, and help make every event shine.

Your responsibilities include:

• Rigging and set up of lighting equipment in both indoor and outdoor settings
  
• Providing technical support both in house and at events, including serving as Tech Lead where required
  
• Operating and directing the lighting components of production for live events using a variety of consoles and systems
  
• Conducting appropriate onsite checks of lighting equipment
  
• Playing an active part in the selection, pre-event programming, and resetting of lighting equipment for events
  
• Providing motivation and support to junior staff, as an onsite subject matter expert in the Lighting discipline  
  
• Supporting teams with the bump in and bump out of events
  
• Communicating effectively at all stages of production with our valued clients, ensuring that show delivery is of the highest standard

Who You Are

You’ve got the sharp eye, steady hands, and creative instinct to shape light into unforgettable moments, leading with clarity and calm in live production. These strengths align with our ELITE values: Excellence, Leadership, Innovation, Teamwork, and Experience. If you’re ready to contribute wherever needed and lead by example, you’ll fit right in.

To shine in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven end-to-end experience as a live Lighting Technician
• Operating knowledge of GrandMA and other control systems
• Experience leading onsite teams and mentoring crew
• A collaborative, client-focused mindset
• A safety-first approach with a solid understanding of WHS standards
• Qualifications in Live Production or equivalent experience (a bonus, not a must)

What You’ll Get at Novatech

We don’t just fill roles; we invest in careers. From backstage to the boardroom, we support growth, recognise greatness, and create real opportunities for those ready to take them.

Here’s what to expect:

• Base hourly rate + super, with allowances, overtime, and loyalty leave
  
• Consistent full-time work, not seasonal ups and downs
  
• Work with top-tier tech like Robe, Martin, GLP, Ayrton, and GrandMA
• See our full equipment list here and including our in-house designed One System Constellation
  
• Professional Development Fund to support your upskilling
  
• Health & wellbeing support (EAP, health insurance, flu shots, coaching & more)
  
• Recognition programs, career pathways, and staff perks
  
• A high-performance, people-first culture that values its team

Why Adelaide?

Thinking about a move? You won’t look back. We welcome candidates from interstate and overseas. Whether you’re relocating or ready to level up locally, this is your chance to build a career with scale and stability.

• Ranked #9 most liveable city in the world
  
• Affordable lifestyle with room to breathe
  
• Turn the page to a new and rewarding chapter
  
• Great schools, stunning beaches, vibrant festivals & wine regions
  
• Family-friendly, forward-thinking, and full of opportunity

Final Word

This isn’t just another lighting gig. It’s a launchpad. If you’re passionate about lighting, committed to quality, and ready to step into something bigger and long-term, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now. Bring your skills. We’ll bring the gigs.