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AV Team Lead (Expo)

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Why you'll love working here:

At Xzibit, we create world-class exhibitions, events, and brand experiences across Australia. You'll join a collaborative team that genuinely supports each other, where no two weeks look the same. You'll shape the AV function in a growing expo division, have real autonomy over how you deliver, and work with cutting-edge AV and LED technology. We back our people with variety, ownership, and a culture that celebrates the wins together.

About the role:

We're after an experienced AV Team Lead to join our Expo division, reporting directly to the Head of Expo Operations, AV & Systems. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll own our AV delivery for events and exhibitions: quoting, project managing, and delivering, while building relationships that grow our AV hire revenue over time.
You'll lead a small team (AV Technician + a pool of casuals for peak periods), collaborate with our Business Development Manager, Operations Manager, and Project Managers, and be the go-to person for everything audio visual and LED on our temporary activations.

What you'll do:

  • Quote, project manage, and deliver AV & LED solutions for exhibitions and events
  • Lead, train, and develop your team, including building a reliable pool of casual installers
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to align AV delivery with broader event timelines
  • Work with the BDM and Expo team to nurture client relationships and grow AV hire revenue
  • Identify opportunities to develop our hire inventory as an ongoing income stream
  • Manage equipment prep, test and tag, maintenance, and inventory in the warehouse
  • Coordinate with clients and internal teams to deliver on time and on budget
  • Travel interstate for installations and activations
  • Work on-site at events including weekends and flexible hours as required
  • Drive continuous improvement in planning, delivery, and team capability

What you'll bring:

  • Experience with AV and LED equipment (screens, projectors, audio, control systems, LED panels)
  • Event or exhibition AV experience (quoting, delivering, installing)
  • Proven leadership or management skills with a hands-on approach
  • Strong relationship-building skills and commercial awareness
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of WHS requirements and test & tag compliance
  • Ability to work on-site, travel interstate, and work weekends/flexible hours around event schedules
  • Physical capability: lifting, working at heights, warehouse environment
  • Valid driver's licence

Nice to have:

  • Experience with Novastar, BrightSign, or similar control systems
  • Existing relationships with exhibition or event companies
  • Relevant AV certifications
  • Experience managing AV inventory systems

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