ABOUT US

Now is the time to take your career to the next step and work at a world-class venue with a passionate group of people.

The Cairns Convention Centre (Centre) is an award-winning venue located on the shores of the Great Barrier Reef. As the home of major international and national conferences and events in Tropical North Queensland, the Centre plays a vital role in the region's economic growth and global knowledge exchange.

Managed by global venue management company Legends Global, the Centre combines state-of-the-art facilities and sophisticated technology with the natural beauty of one of the world's most desirable destinations.

No two days are the same here. From conferences and concerts to NBL basketball games, banquets, public events, and performances, the Centre hosts a dynamic calendar of experiences. You'll be part of a team of dedicated professionals delivering excellence in events within our world-class venue.

At the Cairns Convention Centre, we strive to create a working environment that rewards excellence and creates opportunities for advancement, while ensuring a balance between work, family, and community.

CASUAL POOL: AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIANS

ABOUT THE ROLE:

At Cairns Convention Centre, we don’t just deliver events, we create exceptional experiences.

We are currently expanding our casual AV team and are looking for motivated, passionate technicians who want to be part of a high-performing environment. Whether you’re building your career or bringing existing experience, we provide strong on-the-job training, exposure to world-class events, and the opportunity to grow your technical and production skills.

You’ll work alongside an experienced and supportive team, contributing to events that range from corporate conferences to live entertainment, all within one of Australia’s leading convention venues.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Assisting with the setup and pack-down of event production and technical equipment
• Operating and testing professional audio-visual systems
• Supporting live event delivery alongside experienced AV professionals
• Maintaining equipment to a high standard to ensure reliability and performance

ABOUT YOU:

Everyday our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

You will have a shared values and people-centric mind set and genuinely want to make a difference. That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you.

You will be someone who:

• Brings a positive, team-focused attitude and enjoys contributing to a shared outcome
• Takes pride in delivering great service and creating memorable guest experiences
• Enjoys hands-on, physical work in a fast-paced environment
• Is flexible and available to work across evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Has (or is keen to develop) technical skills in audio, lighting, or video systems

WHY JOIN US

• Work in a professional, supportive, and inclusive environment
  
• Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of events and technologies
• Be part of a team that values development, innovation, and collaboration
• Opportunities to grow your skills and progress within the AV and events industry

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility and consulting, owner's rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content and booking. Our white-label approach ensures our partners remain front and centre while we harness the power of our global network - including over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually - to enhance their business and guest experience.

In the Asia Pacific & Middle East region, Legends Global is honoured that the worlds most esteemed brands and venues across the sports, entertainment, attractions, conventions and leisure industries trust us to achieve their vision, maximise their business and enhance the experience of fans and guests. Locally we support venues including Coca Cola Arena (Dubai), Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Qudos Bank Arena (Sydney), ICC Sydney, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre (NZ), RAC Arena Perth and Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.

If you're passionate about forging win-win partnerships, crafting unforgettable guest experiences, and leading innovative venue and event operations, we'd love to meet you.

Grow an exciting career at Legends Global - backed by a supportive, inclusive culture, an unmatched network of resources and benefits, and inspiring team members united in helping each other succeed every step of the way.

Feel like a place where you'd thrive? Join us in our persistent mission of living up to The Legends Global Way.

To learn more, visit us at www.LegendsGlobal.com and follow us @LegendsGlobal on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

APPLY NOW

At Cairns Convention Centre we are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse abilities, styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with visible and invisible disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

Working in the venue and event industry means supporting the delivery of events across our event calendar. This means that weekend, evening and public holiday work will be required.

A satisfactory National Police Records Check is required for this role.

To be eligible for employment you must have valid working rights in Australia.

To apply, apply via our online platform. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you would like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at hr@cairnsconvention.com.au.

A Queensland Government initiative operated by Legends Global.