Technical Lead

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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 seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Lead to oversee the technical fit-out of a state-of-the-art video and audio production facility as part of our expansion into Western Sydney. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the future of a leading media company by leveraging cutting-edge broadcast and IP technologies. Reporting to the Project Director, the Technical Lead will be responsible for the design, implementation, and delivery of technical infrastructure and systems to support world-class media production capabilities.

About you

Ideally, you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Relevant certifications could include Cisco Networking, AWS or similar). Minimum of 7 years experience in a technical role within the broadcast / media industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity. Other requirements include:

- Broadcast Expertise: In-depth knowledge of video and audio production workflows, including studio operations, live production, and post-production
- IP Technologies: Experience with IP-based broadcast systems (e.g., SMPTE ST2110, NDI) and networked media environments
- Technical Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and manage multidisciplinary teams. Prior experience with similar projects for other broadcasters or media organisations is highly desirable
- Networking: Strong understanding of enterprise-grade networking solutions, including switching, routing, and QoS for media
- Storage Systems: Expertise in high-performance storage solutions for video and audio, including SAN and NAS systems
- Architectural Knowledge: Familiarity with IT and broadcast system architecture design and implementation
- Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-pressure environments
- Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Some of the reasons to consider working with us:

- The people We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work & you’ll be part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia
- The culture and the engagement of our workforce 93% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS
- We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Pass.
- We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for over 50 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments

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

Reasonable adjustments

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Job Description - Technology - Technical Lead (Western Sydney)