Lead Broadcast Technician & Systems Leader

BAI Communications; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BAI Communications in Canberra is seeking a Broadcast Technician Team Leader to maintain and enhance transmission systems and critical communications infrastructure while guiding a team of skilled technicians.

In this hands-on leadership role, you'll balance technical expertise with people management, coordinate maintenance with Area Managers, contractors and customers, and drive continuous improvement to ensure network availability and first-class service.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Electronics, Telecommunications, Broadcasting Systems or a related discipline.
• Experience maintaining RF transmission, broadcast or communications systems.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance and asset management requirements within critical infrastructure operations.
• Ability to lead technical projects from planning through to successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate preventative and fault maintenance across transmission systems.
• Assign, monitor and support technician work activities to ensure service delivery targets are achieved.
• Mentor, coach and develop team members, apprentices and technical specialists.
• Lead specialised technical projects with minimal supervision.
• Manage the maintenance and performance of broadcast and communications assets to maximise service availability.
• Coordinate contractors and oversee site maintenance works.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and performance updates for key stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability and continuous learning.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Education

Electronics/Telecommunications/Broadcasting Systems qualification

Tools

RF transmission equipment

Project management for field ops

Job description

BAI Communications in Canberra is seeking a Broadcast Technician Team Leader to maintain and enhance transmission systems and critical communications infrastructure while guiding a team of skilled technicians.

In this hands-on leadership role, you'll balance technical expertise with people management, coordinate maintenance with Area Managers, contractors and customers, and drive continuous improvement to ensure network availability and first-class service.