Job Description

Technologist | Melbourne (Band 6)

Location: Southbank, VIC
Salary: Base Salary $96K to $105K
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Category: IT/Technology

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering timely, cost effective, high quality technical support to ABC users in Victoria, in support of ABC program and network needs to ensure broadcast continuity. You will investigate and log faults, implement workarounds and emergency fixes, and escalate problems to system experts and service providers. You'll work across a range of baseband & IP Technologies, that may include audio studios one day, and production studios the next. Shift work is an inherent part of this position.

You will also:

• Carry out moderately complex broadcast technical maintenance tasks, including the development and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules, and undertaking regional maintenance activities as required
• Maintain system and facility asset registers, technical databases, manuals and technical drawings
• Perform technical operations as required, including TV Master Control, program links and Outside Broadcasts
• Support minor and major broadcast technical projects by contributing to the scoping, planning, installation and commissioning of broadcast and associated systems as required
• Consult and communicate with clients to identify and analyse their needs and advise on potential solutions to resolve moderately complex technical issues

About You

We are seeking a Technologist with demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience in Broadcast Technology or related field. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong client focus and ability to convey moderately complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated accomplished capability in technical support functions, including troubleshooting, fault resolution, maintenance, upgrades, installation and operations
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing priorities; and identify and assess client needs and tailor advice to meet those needs
• Demonstrated experience supervising, training and supporting less experienced employees
• Demonstrated understanding of the direction of technical innovation and its application in the broadcast industry

What we can offer you

• 15.4% ABC Nominated super
• Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave
• Salary packaging
• ABC Mentoring

About ABC Product & Technology

The Product & Technology (P&T) division is responsible for delivering the technology and services that enable the ABC to fulfil its creative, strategic and business goals. The scope of activities and responsibilities of the P&T division range from keeping ABC programs and services on-air and on-line, to delivering on key projects, as well as assisting in setting the technology strategy and architecture for the ABC.

Applications close: 3 Mar 2026