RF Technician

RF TECHNICIAN

• Base Salary: $ 110,000 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging to the potential value of an additional $15,000 + Allowances
• Full time
• Alice Springs based, with significant travel across our vast remote footprint

WORKING WITH IMPARJA TELEVISION not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to training and professional development
• Workplace flexibility
• Staff health and wellbeing gym membership discounts
• This role offers the unique opportunity to travel across some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes, red deserts, ancient ranges and vibrant remote communities, while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real impact.

ABOUT IMPARJA TELEVISION

Imparja Television is a 100% First Nations owned, independent, not-for-profit commercial television broadcaster based in Alice Springs, and is recognised as one of the original First Nations television broadcasters in Australia.

Established in 1987, Imparja was a pioneer in First Nations broadcasting, paving the way for First Nations voices, stories and perspectives to be seen and heard on Australian television. Today, Imparja operates 28 retransmission sites across the Remote Central and Eastern Australia (RCEA) licence area. Our broadcast footprint spans more than 3.6 million square kilometres across six states and territories, reaching over 200 remote First Nations communities and an estimated audience of more than one million viewers daily.

In addition to television broadcasting, Imparja provides capacity for 14 Aboriginal radio services, all uplinked via the Optus Belrose satellite facility and available on the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) service. Imparja continues to build on its legacy as a trailblazer in First Nations media, balancing cultural responsibility with creative ambition and commercial sustainability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Primary Purpose & Function of the Role

Based in Alice Springs, with regular travel to retransmission sites across Imparja's licence area, including remote Aboriginal communities, the RF Technician is a critical member of the Engineering and Technical Services team, reporting to the Executive, Technical Services.

This is a hands-on, field-based role at the heart of our broadcast operations. You'll be responsible for the maintenance, fault response and optimisation of RF transmission and reception systems including broadcast, satellite and wireless infrastructure that underpin the delivery of television services to communities across our footprint.

Day to day, you'll be responding to faults and restoring services, carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance, conducting Proof of Performance testing, and supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment. You'll work independently in the field, participate in an on-call roster, supervise contractors, and provide technical support to first-in maintainers and non-technical staff.

You'll also contribute to something bigger supporting Media Organisations and VAST TV services in regional and remote communities. Our team is growing so playing an active role in the mentoring and development of technical staff and trainees, including Aboriginal staff within the team is ongoing. The role contributes to Goals 4 and 5 of Imparja's Strategic Plan 2025–2030.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualification in electronics, telecommunications, broadcast engineering or related field.
• Sound knowledge of RF systems and broadcast transmission equipment, with experience in maintenance and repair.
• Experience in installation, operation, maintenance and repair of broadcast, communications and satellite systems, including associated test equipment.
• Current Driver’s Licence and four-wheel-drive experience.
• Construction Industry White Card, or ability to obtain.
• Working at Heights Certificate and Tower Rescue qualification, or ability to obtain.
• Dogging/Rigging ticket, or ability to obtain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability and confidence to work independently in remote environments.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including on-call roster participation.
• Willingness to travel regularly to remote and interstate locations within Imparja’s licence area.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

While not essential, the following skills and experience will be highly regarded:

• Experience working in remote or regional field service environments.
• Familiarity with the VAST platform or satellite uplink operations.
• Experience working within or alongside Indigenous organisations.

Ongoing training and professional development will be supported for the successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

You can view the complete job description on our website.

Please submit your application including:

• A cover letter that shows how your experience meets the position requirements
• Your resume, including two professional references

For enquiries about the role, please call Clayton Paech on 0400550527

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.