Sound Engineer jobs

• Take full ownership of a dedicated internal sound studio,pioneer the Future of Audio Tech
• Hybrid three days in office role, based in our vibrant Surry Hills Precinct.

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Greenhouse Collective

The Greenhouse Collective is the home team for creatives, designers, and production focused craftspeople within the Woolworths Group. As part of the Brand and Marketing team, we are a center of creative excellence, powered by a collective of internal team members and agency partners who support the Woolworths Group Brand & Marketing practitioners in applying their craft and capabilities to solve and achieve goals.

What you’ll do

As our Sound Engineer within the Greenhouse Collective, you will elevate our internal audio capabilities, managing our in-house sound studio and delivering high-end sound design, VO recording, and audio finishing for Woolworths Group brands. You will bridge traditional audio excellence with cutting-edge production by driving the integration of synthetic voice and music automation,ensuring efficiency never compromises brand quality. More than an engineer, you will serve as the collective’s audio authority, providing strategic guidance to video editors, producers, and creative leads.

• Deliver high-end sound design and audio finishing for major campaigns (TV, Radio, BVOD, OLV, Youtube) ensuring full compliance with broadcast standards.
• Direct the technical setup, maintenance, and workflow optimisation of the in-house studio while leading high-stakes VO recording sessions.
• Drive the technical integration of synthetic voice and music platforms, establishing strict quality control processes to ensure AI assets meet brand standards.
• Prototype synthetic music and automation tools, evolving the role into a specialised music supervisor as technologies mature.
• Advise creative and production teams on technical feasibility during concept stages, and collaborate to build automated audio pipelines for high-volume workstreams.

What you’ll bring

• 5–7+ Years of Industry Experience: Proven track record as a Sound Engineer or Audio Post-Production Specialist within a high-volume advertising agency or broadcast environment.
• Mastery of Audio Software & Specifications: Advanced expertise in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or Audition, with deep knowledge of mixing, mastering, and broadcast delivery specs (e.g., OP-59/R128).
• VO Direction & Talent Management: Extensive experience directing voice talent and delivering polished, "media-ready" commercial audio for national brands.
• AI & Audio Automation Literacy: Demonstrated experience or high literacy in generative audio (synthetic voice/music) with a passion for embedding these tools into professional workflows.
• Discipline Leadership & Consultation: Ability to represent the audio discipline in senior stakeholder meetings, providing authoritative technical and creative direction.
• Technical Excellence & Music Background (Desirable): Impeccable session organisation alongside retail/FMCG experience and a background in music theory, composition, or supervision.

What you’ll experience

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams.
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.