Technician Melbourne - Salaried Why Join Us? Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is Australia’s leading media company, home to LiSTNR , the Triple M & HIT networks , and Australia’s 1 podcast network , reaching 8M monthly listeners. We're shaping the future of Australia’s audio landscape and need passionate, high-performing talent to help us entertain, inform, and inspire—anytime, anywhere. About the Team & Office You’ll be joining a tight-knit and experienced Broadcast Engineering team based in our Melbourne office. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring our broadcast and technical systems operate smoothly across the network. The Melbourne office is home to key national teams and is well-equipped to support both day-to-day operations and major broadcast events. We’re currently trialling a 9-day fortnight—giving you every second Friday off to recharge. A day in the life? As a Technician, you’ll support the critical technology infrastructure that powers SCA’s content, news, production, and administrative functions. Whether it’s ensuring our studios are running at peak performance, troubleshooting escalated technical issues, or helping deliver high-quality outside broadcasts, no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with local and national teams to ensure consistent service delivery, contribute to project planning, and assist in keeping our systems future-ready and resilient. What you'll be doing: Provide support for all local and national content, news, production, and business systems Diagnose and manage escalated technical issues, working with internal teams and third-party providers Conduct installation, maintenance, and repair of all SCA technology equipment Ensure on-air studios, newsrooms, OB and transmission gear meet technical standards Assist in project delivery, resource planning, budgeting, and roster coordination Support Outside Broadcast and events setup as needed Drive continuous improvements and recommend technology upgrades What You’ll Need Technical experience working with broadcast and/or IT systems Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration across departments Proactive mindset and a commitment to high-quality service delivery Let us sweeten the deal! 9 Day fortnight trial to support your work life balance SCA GIGs – Our internal talent development program helps you cross-skill and grow within SCA. Paid Parental Leave – 20 weeks of gender-neutral leave to support all parents. Wellbeing Perks – Extra leave for your birthday and volunteering, plus free and discounted concert and footy tickets. Enjoy free coffee and treats in the office! Salary Packaging – Access novated leasing and exclusive discounts on top brands and gyms. Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and ensure a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. SCA is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during your interview, please let us know. We’re happy to support your needs to ensure a fair and comfortable experience. Reach out to careers@sca.com.au for assistance. Still not convinced? Head to our TikTok, Life@LiSTNR, for a sneak peek into some of the fun we have at SCA! Keen? Apply now by submitting your resume via our careers page. Hot tip: Make sure you download and sign up to LiSTNR – you may be asked about your listening experience throughout the interview process! WHY US? As one of Australia's most innovative and exciting entertainment-based media companies, working for Southern Cross Austereo is far more than a job – it’s an opportunity to be associated with one of the world’s leaders in media entertainment. Our radio networks are committed to delivering the country’s best entertainment, music, sport, comedy and big events to Australians whilst our digital division is leading the way in thought leadership and innovation. We also have affiliation arrangements with all of the metropolitan commercial television networks which means SCA’s television services cover most of regional Australia. The combination of our TV, Radio and digital assets can reach 95% of Australians, engaging over 10 million people per week, making us a truly integrated media company. Employing approximately 2,500 staff nationally, SCA is an exciting, vibrant, energetic and progressive company. Our values are the standards which our people share that guide our day-to-day decisions, shape or individual and collective behaviour and make us who we are today. The opportunities to grow your career is endless when you’re working for one of Australia’s leading media companies. We provide all staff with ongoing support and guidance to develop your skills, grow your media career and reach your full potential. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are committed to advancing equal employment opportunities for our staff and to diversify and develop our workforce. Furthermore, we aim to recognise the value of attracting and retaining employees with different backgrounds, experience, knowledge and abilities. We also aim to ensure diversity contributes to our business success and benefits individuals, teams, clients and the community.
