Broadcast Technologist

Seven West Media; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Seven West Media is seeking a Broadcast Technologist for our Watson, ACT facility. You will support live TV and pre-recorded shows, troubleshoot broadcast equipment, and ensure smooth technical workflows. The role reports to the Technical Services Supervisor and includes on-site parking.

The ideal candidate thrives under deadlines, has a passion for technology, and can clearly explain complex technical situations affecting production.

Qualifications

• Interest in technology with aptitude for logic problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to news and production teams both phone and the continuity of production facilities, through fault finding broadcast equipment and technology workflows.

Skills

Broadcast tech

Troubleshooting

Technical workflows

Deadline-driven

Job description

Why join us?

Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.

Seven West owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.

A day in the life…

As a “Broadcast Technologist” you will contribute to the successful operations of the facility producing live TV and pre‑recorded shows within the Seven Broadcast Team, based in vibrant Watson, ACT our purpose production facility, you will report into the Technical Services Supervisor. You will also have free parking on site!

More Specifically, What You’ll Do

• Provide support to news and production teams both phone and the continuity of production facilities, through fault finding broadcast equipment and technology workflows.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules including the patching of equipment.
• Install equipment and reconfigure as per line drawings and project plans.

What will you need?

• To be interested in technology with aptitude for logic problem solving
• Be able to thrive on working to a deadline
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technology scenarios affecting production of content.
• Experience understanding and maintaining broadcast technologies.

From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace.

Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.

Resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.