Broadcast Technician - Adelaide

About the role

BAI Communications is looking for a Broadcast Technician in Adelaide to help keep Australia's broadcast and communications infrastructure running at peak performance. The role covers transmission systems and associated infrastructure, supporting television, radio and critical communication services. It is a hands-on field position involving troubleshooting, maintenance, site commissioning and outage response.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain broadcast transmission systems and associated infrastructure to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Diagnose and restore service outages, and carry out preventative maintenance to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Perform proof-of-performance testing and commission new sites and infrastructure.
• Repair and fault-find transmission and control equipment using module replacement and component-level repair.
• Take part in an on-call roster and respond to after-hours incidents.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors on site, and complete work orders, fault reports and maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders, and comply with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma in Electronic Engineering, Electrotechnology or a related discipline, or willingness to undertake equivalent on-the-job development.
• Current Australian driver's licence and availability to travel as required.
• Ability to work independently and calmly under pressure, with strong problem-solving and organisational skills.

Required skills

• Experience maintaining transmission, broadcasting, telecommunications or RF equipment.
• Familiarity with RF technologies and with transmission systems, control equipment and schematics.
• Experience with maintenance management systems, service tickets and work order platforms.

What we offer

• Inclusive culture with a DEI strategy, Champion Network and diversity council membership.
• Performance-based development and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexible work options, gender-neutral parental leave, study and volunteer leave.
• Recognition programs, corporate discounts and novated leasing via SG Fleet.
• A referral program.