Sydney Broadcast Radio Technician – Live Audio & OBs

Southern Cross Austereo Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport

Parental Leave

Exclusive perks

Birthday & Volunteer Leave

9 Day fortnight

Job summary

Seven Media Group (SMG) is seeking a Radio Technician in Sydney to support broadcast operations, ensuring audio quality and reliability across studios and OBs. You will diagnose issues, collaborate with engineering and service teams, and participate in hands-on projects to upgrade facilities.

The role offers early starts for Outside Broadcasts, travel to OB locations, and a dynamic, high-performance team environment in central Sydney.

Qualifications

• Experience in Audio, IT or equivalent (desirable).
• Exposure to digital audio platforms or related technologies (desirable).
• Introductory networking experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a team player.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Understanding of Audio & Visual signal flow.
• Willingness to start early for breakfast Outside Broadcasts (OBs).
• Hold a full Australian driver’s licence and be willing to travel to OB locations.

Responsibilities

• Keep studios and transmission gear humming from newsrooms to on-air studios and OBs.
• Diagnose issues, manage escalations, and coordinate with third-party contractors.
• Maintain and upgrade systems to meet industry standards and peak performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Service Delivery, and national teams.
• Hands-on projects installing, repairing, and designing new facilities and tech solutions.
• Support live events to ensure optimal sound quality for broadcasts.

Skills

Audio systems

IT familiarity

Networking basics

Team player

Time management

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Relevant qualification in Audio/IT

Job description

Seven Media Group (SMG) is seeking a Radio Technician in Sydney to support broadcast operations, ensuring audio quality and reliability across studios and OBs. You will diagnose issues, collaborate with engineering and service teams, and participate in hands-on projects to upgrade facilities.

The role offers early starts for Outside Broadcasts, travel to OB locations, and a dynamic, high-performance team environment in central Sydney.