Audio Visual – Lighting Technician

Overseas Family School is seeking an Audio Visual - Lighting Technician who is passionate about live events and enjoys working with audio-visual equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting live events by setting up, operating, and maintaining audio-visual systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with lighting equipment, a creative eye for lighting design, and strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality visual production for school events and performances. Key Responsibilities Set up, programme, and operate lighting consoles to create visual effects for school live events, including musicals, performing arts concerts, and graduation ceremonies. Operate audio-visual systems, including audio consoles and projectors, during live events to ensure seamless audio and video performance. Set up and configure AV equipment, including microphones, speakers, projectors, and all necessary cables and connections for school events. Provide real-time technical support and troubleshoot audio-visual issues during live events. Perform routine maintenance, testing, and basic repairs of AV equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Work closely with event coordinators to deliver technical solutions that meet event requirements. Support the setup and dismantling of AV equipment before and after events. Requirements: Good working knowledge of lighting consoles, preferably the ChamSys lighting control system. Basic knowledge of operating analogue and digital audio consoles. Familiarity with audio-visual equipment, including projectors, microphones, speakers, and related AV systems. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills during live events. A willingness to learn, develop new skills, and grow within the live events industry. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Willingness to work occasional evenings and overtime based on event schedules. Qualifications & Experience: Diploma, Higher NITEC, or NITEC in Electrical Engineering, Media Production, Lighting & Sound Technology, or a related field. 1–3 years of hands-on experience in lighting operation, lighting programming, and audio-visual support for live events. Experience in supporting school, theatre, concert, or corporate events will be an advantage.