At SBS, we embrace difference and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.

About Us

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organisations, producing trusted, meaningful and engaging content that exists for all Australians to inspire, support and celebrate the diversity of our multicultural society.  

Our purpose, for the last 50 years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen its connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard, with the aim of increasing understanding and respect of the differences that make up Australia. 

SBS is a truly distinctive network, showcasing multicultural, multilingual and First Nations stories otherwise untold in the Australian media.

The Role

SBS is offering a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Infrastructure team in our Melbourne Bureau based in Federation Square. As a Senior Support Engineer you will be working with a high performing team responsible for the smooth running of our technology systems in Melbourne. 

Reporting into the Infrastructure Manager (VIC/ACT), this role will see you doing the following:

• Support SBS Melbourne’s daily broadcast requirements for both Radio and Television.
• Provide technical advice for broadcasters and operators to facilitate effective and efficient use of equipment.
• Working with the Infrastructure team to provide regular maintenance of existing systems as well as assisting with project deployments and collection of requirements for new projects.
• Propose and design solutions to challenges faced by Infrastructures clients.
• Maintaining up-to-date records of the systems deployed in Melbourne including producing and updating Engineering drawings.
  

About you

We are seeking a professional with solid experience in a similar type of role, the ideal candidate would have: 

• Experience in a broadcast engineering or similar role
• Experience in supporting Radio, TV and IT based systems and a good understanding of design best practices of these systems.
• A solid understanding of Networking and the principles required in a corporate as well as a media (IPFM) based network.
• Experience with AOIP (AES67) and VOIP (SMPTE-2110 & NDI) based systems.
• Experience with Media Asset Management systems and Playout systems.
  

Some of the reasons to consider working with us:

• The people! a genuine sense of feeling included (we truly celebrate and welcome difference!) and being part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!  
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce, we are proud to have an employee engagement score of 82% with low levels of employee turnover.    
• A brand that is not only recognisable but trusted and established, we have been broadcasting for 50 years and we’re not done yet!  
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with FitnessPass.  
• We also love to promote from within! we have allocated funds to do just that and help with training gaps when moving from role to role.  

Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to apply not just for another job but a possible whole new career in a purpose-led organisation!

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

Reasonable adjustments 

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact careers@sbs.com.au  and let us know. 

Adjustments may include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more. 

To find out more about reasonable adjustments, please view our short video here.

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay, apply today!