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What this job is
A Technical Director oversees the technical implementation and production quality of media, broadcast, or live events in Australian studios, venues, or production houses. They manage technical teams, coordinate equipment and systems integration, and ensure compliance with Australian broadcast standards and workplace safety regulations. They translate creative vision into technical specifications and solve complex production problems in real time.
Pay
A$1,975 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Escalation Managementcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Negotiationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Quality Assurance Monitoringcore
- Report Writingcore
- Reporting and Analyticscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Digital Literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Process Documentation
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
- Research and Analysis
- SLA and KPI Adherence
- Time Management and Prioritisation