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The Opportunity:
As a
The Opportunity:
As a Broadcast Support Technician at Seven, you will play a vital role in supporting the production needs of flagship programs like Sunrise, The Morning Show, 7NEWS, and major broadcast events from our South Eveleigh studios. You'll be hands-on with the latest digital and 2110 IP technology, ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced, 24/7 broadcast environment.
In this role, you will be supporting studio production equipment, Field/ENG production equipment, and broadcast infrastructure, including Master Control, Editing, Transfers (Ingest/News Exchange), Graphics, and control rooms. The position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and rectification of video, audio, and broadcast-related IT systems.
This position involves 24/7 shift work on a rotating roster to support Seven's operational needs.
Based in Eveleigh, Sydney, and reporting to the Head of Technical Services, you will be responsible for:
* Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot broadcast equipment and IT systems, ensuring high uptime and reliability while following established procedures and adhering to safety and change management policies.
* Liaise effectively with operational staff, vendors, and third-party providers to resolve issues, manage support needs, and coordinate network and system requirements.
* Take ownership of technical development through self-education, proactive maintenance, and staying updated with emerging broadcast technologies.
* Administer systems, manage capacity and consumables, maintain detailed technical documentation and asset registers, and support system commissioning and reconfiguration.
* Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, customer focus, calmness under pressure, and the ability to work independently and reliably.
About You:
You will be a curious, detail-driven, and solution-focused Broadcast Support Technician who thrives on solving problems and embracing innovation. You love working hands-on with technology and constantly seeking to learn, improve, and make things better.
You will have:
* Background in broadcast engineering, IT, production or TV operations experience.
* Familiarity with existing broadcast systems (e.g., iNews, Viz, Mosart); project management, scripting, advanced IT admin, and installation experience; up to three areas of technical expertise preferred.
* At least one or two expert-level areas (e.g., camera or VTR maintenance, IP streaming, RF tech, component repair, database administration, network engineering, etc.); physically capable of handling and installing heavy broadcast equipment.
* Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and documentation abilities; foundational knowledge in electronics, television technology, IP networking, and OS administration (Windows/Linux); proficiency in using television tools and measuring equipment.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders across technical, operations, and editorial teams, as well as external vendors, service providers, and sales representatives.
Why Seven Network?
We're looking for people like you to join on our mission to be the most connected news, sport and entertainment brand in Australia.
Seven Network is where you can come to make a difference – in your career, in our company and in the lives of 19 million Australians that we reach each month.
At the heart of our culture is the belief that creativity thrives on connection and collaboration – it's where the magic happens. Our offices across the country buzz with energy and inspiring interactions that can transform to magic on screen.
Some of our perks:
Recognition and Rewards programs:
* Our peer nominated "Moments that move us" program recognises and rewards our people who shine bright by living our values every day.
* 7Perks – benefits including corporate discounts at a range of retail, tech and health and fitness facilities.
Time to manage life events:
* Community Volunteering, Domestic and Family Violence Leave, Compassionate leave, Personal and Annual leave.
* Fertility leave: Up to 5 days paid per year
* Parental leave: Up to 14 weeks for the Primary Carer (dependent on service) and up to 3 weeks for the Secondary Carer (dependent on service)
Total wellbeing approach:
* Nutritional, Exercise, Financial, Legal and Emotional wellbeing support via our EAP, Health and Wellbeing programs, and bespoke onsite events.
Learn your own way:
* Own your learning by accessing our Leading@SWM and Accelerate@SWM programs. Decide what and when you learn with a mix of just in time online learning and facilitated programs.
* Be mentored by the best in the business as part of our SPARK Mentoring program.
Better Together
Our "Better Together" Employee Advocacy Groups drive diversity, and inclusion efforts across the company ensuring that Seven is an authentic workplace where everybody belongs. We're proud to be Australia's first media company to achieve the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and partners with UN Women. In 2023 we launched our RAP as our commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous and First Nations communities and providing education and meaningful accountability for Seven and our people.
Our Values
Our values are our compass. They serve as our roadmap to lead us not just to deliver great work but help to shape everything we do.
Your Professional Adventure Awaits...
Ready to embark on your career adventure? Apply now and become an integral part of shaping the future of Australian media.
The Seven Network is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Recruitment Agencies: The Seven Network does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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