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 can watch and stream for free all these great shows (and more) on 10 as well as 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon, and a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV, known as FAST channels, as well as our subscription video on demand service, Paramount+.   
 

We now have a role available in our Melbourne office for an experienced Technician.

As a Technician in our Melbourne team, you’ll be responsible for providing support for both IT and Broadcast systems across all departments within the station. This will offer exposure to a large and diverse range of equipment, from studio cameras and standardised IT infrastructure to customised applications, servers and SAN storage, so if you’re keen to learn and experience a varied role this is perfect for you.

Functions will include:

• Provide technical support and maintenance of IT equipment
• Provide technical support and maintenance of Broadcast equipment
• Provide technical support for Building and Plant equipment
• Work with equipment suppliers to ensure minimum down time and optimal reliability of technical equipment and systems.
• Provide a professional high level of service and guidance to end users and clients.
• Create documentation of systems and procedures.

What are we looking for in a Technician? What’s ideal?  

Technical skills:

• Linux OS and scripting
• Windows Systems Administration
• Network Administration and Support
• Hardware troubleshooting
• Post-production systems (advantage)
• Broadcast graphics equipment (advantage)
• Media Asset management systems (advantage)
• SQL or Oracle databases

General aptitude:

• Demonstrated hardware skills, not purely IT
• Ability and willingness to troubleshoot problems, pull things apart and find a solution
• Open to learning and a flexible attitude

**This position involves a rotating shift roster to cover the operational requirements of the business covering early morning and late-night shifts as well as weekend and occasional overnight shifts.

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.

Paramount acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's original storytellers and the first peoples of the lands where we create, broadcast and connect. We pay our respects to their timeless stories that continue to shape Country and culture.

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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