Supervising Technician

Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best‑known and loved brands in the world. In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem.

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our free‑to‑air channels (10, 10 BOLD Drama, 10 Peach Comedy, Nickelodeon), our free streaming platform 10 Play, that also includes a vast array of Free Ad‑Supported Streaming TV, known as FAST channels, and our subscription video on demand service, Paramount+.

We now have a permanent full‑time position for an experienced Technician based in Sydney.

As an experienced Broadcast Technician with strong expertise in Windows systems and network administration, you will have the technical depth to support and escalate critical issues for your team.

As part of our Technology team, you’ll provide essential IT and systems support across all departments within the station. In this role, you will serve as an escalation point for your team, providing guidance and support in resolving complex issues. Your deep understanding of systems will be invaluable in troubleshooting, fault‑finding, and ensuring the reliability of our broadcast and IT systems.

Key responsibilities

- Acting as an escalation point for team members, helping them troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

- Taking charge of critical issues, making quick decisions to ensure minimal downtime.

- Providing advanced technical support and maintaining broadcast and IT equipment.

- Collaborating with equipment suppliers to ensure optimal performance and system reliability.

- Delivering high‑level service and support to end users and clients.

- Documenting systems and procedures to maintain operational efficiency.

Qualifications and experience

Qualifications in IT or Systems Engineering and experience in the following areas:

- Linux OS and scripting

- Windows Systems Administration

- Network Administration and Support

- Hardware troubleshooting

Experience supporting and maintaining the following will be advantageous:

- Post‑production systems

- Broadcast graphics equipment

- Media Asset Management systems

- SQL or Oracle databases

Ability to demonstrate an ability to:

- Work well in high‑pressure, time‑critical situations

- Operate in a professional and courteous manner

- Be an effective communicator

- Assess and resolve problems accurately and quickly

- Thrive on keeping up with the rapid technology developments in the Broadcast and IT industries

Please note: This position involves a rotating shift roster to cover the operational requirements of the business. The Technicians work early morning and late‑night shifts as well as weekend and occasional overnight shifts.

If you’re looking to build your career within a global media organisation and access systems & equipment that will broaden your skills, this is a great role working within a supportive team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.

We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023‑24 and 2024‑25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures.

Reasonable adjustments: Paramount recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and be considered for this position. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to help set you up for success please contact us at careers@networkten.com.au. Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times.

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