RODE
    (15 reviews)

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    Textiles, Clothing & Accessories

    Primary location

    107 Carnarvon St, Silverwater, NSW, 2128
    Welcome to RØDE Microphones - a uniquely Australian owned and operated audio company. Our home is in beautiful Sydney, just 20km west of Sydney's downtown area and right near the home of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.Comprising three warehouses with a total footprint of over 110,000 square feet, the RØDE state-of-the-art plant has over 60 million dollars in precision machinery and an international team of more than 250 people across highly skilled disciplines: electronics engineering, industrial design, technical engineering, robotics, audio and acoustics engineering, metal production, toolmaking, injection-mould technology, logistics, assembly, quality control, finance, marketing and sales.As well as our main campus in Sydney, we have offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Seoul. Our extensive distributor and 6000-strong storefront network ensures RØDE Microphones are sold in 117 countries – and growing – making RØDE a truly global company.2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the parent company Freedman Electronics’ formation, a remarkable milestone in modern business. Today, The Freedman Group is home to RØDE Microphones, Aphex, Event Electronics and SoundField.

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    RODE offers numerous attractive benefits including a free gym, breakfast, and coffee facilities, creating a positive workplace environment. Employees particularly value their friendly colleagues and team atmosphere. The company provides exposure to cutting-edge technology and diverse engineering projects, while the unique on-site manufacturing facility offers valuable learning opportunities rarely found in Australia.

    However, the company faces some operational challenges, particularly around project management and development processes. The fast-paced environment and tight deadlines can create pressure for employees. The rapid growth of the company has led to some challenges with processes and documentation, while some employees note that management communication and planning could be enhanced.

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    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Engineer
    Feb 2026
    Silverwater NSW 21284 to 5 years in the role, former employee
    Toxic place, detrimental people to work for with and extremely poor management.
    The good thingsCoffee machine, free breky, very few nice persons, cool technology.
    The challengesManagement is extremely toxic and have absolutely no qualifications to be leaders. Micromanaging is NOT a healthy environment.
    3.0
    Process Worker
    Jan 2026
    Pemulwuy NSW 21452 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Great Staff but Selfish Management
    The good thingsThe regular staff members
    The challengesHaving to work with a DC manager who has no idea and does not respect the employees at all. His main priority is himself.
    1.0
    Production Operator
    Jul 2022
    If you want to make money, you can work here cause they have a lot of overtime. If you want to grow up in your career, do not work here.
    The good thingsYou can earn lots of money if you accept to do overtime.
    The challengesVery bad management. Managers don't know anything, I found some people are not qualified or have the relevant degree.
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