Available to hire
I’m Ben Chandler, a freelance audio engineer based in Melbourne, Australia. I specialise in post-production, podcast editing, and remote collaboration. I have a home studio with the equipment to deliver professional sound remotely, and I’m open to part-time or contract work.
I’ve worked with clients including Decibel Records, Vision Australia Radio, and Melbourne University Law School, handling recording, editing and remixing to improve sound quality. I enjoy collaborating on creative audio projects and helping clients meet their post-production needs with clear communication and reliable delivery.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Audio Engineer at Self-Employed / Freelance
April 1, 2024 - PresentProviding audio post-production services to clients on a casual/contract basis, including editing, processing and mixing to meet project needs.
Audio Engineer at Melbourne Law School, Melbourne University
March 31, 2024 - September 10, 2025Podcast post production and assisting the Digital Studio Coordinator. Assessing, editing and remixing podcast and video audio to improve sound quality.
Assistant Engineer at Decibel Records (Volunteer)
October 31, 2019 - September 10, 2025Assisting studio engineer with editing and mixing ideas.
Technical Operator at Vision Australia Radio (Volunteer)
March 31, 2021 - September 10, 2025Recording and editing radio programs for people with blindness and low vision; working with audio systems and editing platforms; assessing audio quality, including microphone selection, placement, levels, and noise; monitor and quality control of material.
Education placement at Electric Circus Studio
November 30, 2016 - September 10, 2025Ben Chandler Education placement: Completed 40 hours of industry placement recording acoustic acts.
Assistant at TOKWERX
October 31, 2016 - September 10, 2025Completed a 2-hour session working as an Engineer’s Assistant to Anthony ‘Tok’ Norris recording dialogue.
Assistant at SYN Media
October 31, 2015 - September 10, 2025Periodic editing of sponsorship announcements. Worked on two key radio programs: The Hoist and Mission Poss-Ability; responsibilities included selecting songs, preparing run sheets, liaising with hosts, preparing interview questions and guests, editing podcasts, hosting and operating the panel.
Freelance Audio Engineer
April 1, 2024 - PresentWorking with clients to address their audio postproduction needs on a casual/contract basis.
Audio Engineer at Melbourne Law School, Melbourne University
March 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Podcast post production and assisting the Digital Studio Coordinator. Assessing, editing and remixing podcast and video audio to improve the sound quality.
Assistant Engineer at Decibel Records (Volunteer)
October 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025Assisting studio engineer with editing and mixing ideas.
Technical Operator at Vision Australia Radio (Volunteer)
March 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025Recording and editing radio programs for people with blindness and low vision. Working with audio systems and editing platforms. Ability to assess audio quality, which includes correct microphone for the required task, microphone placement, audio levels, ambient or induced noise. Monitor and quality control incoming and outgoing material.
Education placement at Electric Circus Studio
November 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025Completed 40 hours of industry placement recording acoustic acts.
Assistant at TOKWERX
October 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025Completed a 2-hour session working as an Engineer’s Assistant to Anthony ‘Tok’ Norris recording dialogue.
Assistant at SYN Media
October 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025Periodic editing of sponsorship announcements. Worked on two key radio programs: The Hoist (12 weeks) and Mission Poss-Ability (10 weeks). Responsibilities included selecting songs, preparing run sheets, liaising with co-hosts, preparing interview questions and guests, editing podcasts for the website, hosting program and operating the panel.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Self-employed
April 1, 2024 - PresentWorking with clients to address their audio postproduction needs on a casual/contract basis.
Audio Engineer at Melbourne Law School, Melbourne University
July 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024Podcast post production and assisting the Digital Studio Coordinator. Assessing, editing and remixing podcast and video audio to improve the sound quality.
Technical Operator at Vision Australia Radio (Volunteer)
May 1, 2018 - March 1, 2021Recording and editing radio programs for people with blindness and low vision. Working with audio systems and editing platforms. Ability to assess audio quality, which includes correct microphone for the required task, microphone placement, audio levels, ambient or induced noise. Monitor and quality control incoming and outgoing material.
Audio Engineer at Ben Chandler Audio (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance audio engineer handling post-production, remote collaboration, podcast editing, and sound design for clients.
Audio Engineer at Melbourne University Law School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Audio engineer for university events and post-production work; edited and remixed audio for podcasts and seminars.
Assistant Engineer (Volunteer) at Decibel Records
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Assisted clients with audio post-production on a casual/contract basis; podcast post production and assisting the Digital Studio Coordinator; edited and mixed podcast and video audio to improve sound quality.
Technical Operator (Volunteer) at Vision Australia Radio
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021Recording and editing radio programs for people with blindness and low vision; worked with audio systems and editing platforms; assessed audio quality, microphone setup, levels, ambient/noise, and monitored incoming/outgoing material.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production) at RMIT
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Cert IV Sound Production at RMIT
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Advanced Diploma of Music Performance at NMIT
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Cert IV of Music Performance at NMIT
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Cert III of Music Performance at NMIT
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production) at RMIT
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Certificate IV in Sound Production at RMIT
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Advanced Diploma of Music Performance at NMIT
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Certificate IV in Music Performance at NMIT
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Certificate III in Music Performance at NMIT
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production) at RMIT
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Certificate IV in Sound Production at RMIT
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Advanced Diploma of Music Performance at NMIT
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Certificate IV in Music Performance at NMIT
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Certificate III in Music Performance at NMIT
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Certificate IV of Sound Production at RMIT University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Qualifications
Cert IV Sound Production
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Cert IV of Music Performance
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Cert III of Music Performance
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Advanced Diploma of Music Performance
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Pro Tools
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Logic Pro
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Adobe Audition
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
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