Job Description
Gravity Media Australia is looking for a Broadcast Network Engineer to help design, operate and evolve the high-performance IP infrastructure that powers our world-class productions.
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This is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of SMPTE ST ****, IP media, high-speed networking and broadcast IT, supporting complex live environments across multiple Gravity Media facilities.
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What you'll be doing:
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You'll play a critical role in ensuring our IP-based broadcast infrastructure is reliable, resilient and ready for live production.
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SMPTE ST **** & IP Media Infrastructure Management
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Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot core and edge IP broadcast fabrics supporting uncompressed video, audio, and metadata flows (ST 2110-20/30/40) as well as compressed video such as JPEGXS ST ******* and AVC/HEVC flows.
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Manage Precision Time Protocol (PTP) grandmaster clocks, boundary clocks, and network-wide timing synchronization.
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Deploy and maintain NMOS services for broadcast endpoint routing and dynamic connection control.
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Oversee IP audio transport architectures (AES67, Dante, Ravenna) and seamlessly integrate them into the primary ST **** network fabric.
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Monitor live network bandwidth, unicast/multicast traffic routing, and hitless
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Configure and perform routine maintenance on high-capacity spine-leaf switches dedicated to live production workflows.
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Manage VLAN allocation, Quality of Service (QoS), Spanning Tree Protocol, and multicast IP address
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Collaborate with IT teams to ensure alignment between corporate and media networks.
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Create tools for technical teams to be able to diagnose and self-support simple problems within media networks.
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Technical Operations & System Support
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Serve as the primary technical support for IP network infrastructure during high-profile live events and studio operations.
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Collaborate with broadcast engineers, audio teams,



and production crew to route complex signals and integrate recent technical hardware.
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Maintain accurate technical documentation, including network topology diagrams and IP/multicast mapping
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Lifecycle Management & Platform Evolution
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Test, evaluate, and execute controlled software and firmware updates across network switches, broadcast gateways, and media endpoints.
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Participate in system design and architectural upgrades as Gravity Media expands its IP capabilities and production facilities.
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About you:
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We're looking for someone who is technically curious, solutions-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced live broadcast environment.
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You'll ideally have:
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Strong experience in IP networking and broadcast environments.
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3-5 years in a similar role is preferred.
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Hands-on knowledge of SMPTE ST **** and IP media workflows.
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Experience with multicast networking, PTP, QoS and high-performance switching.
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Knowledge of NMOS and IP audio technologies such as AES67, Dante or Ravenna.
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Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
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The ability to work calmly and collaboratively when the pressure is on.
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A proactive approach to documentation, continuous improvement and technical problem-solving.
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You will build strong partnerships with all key stakeholders including management and staff. As well as build strong relationships with relevant suppliers and manufacturers
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Maintain a high level of knowledge of the industry, the Company, your marketplace, and our competition;
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Assist in the identification of areas where improvements can be achieved;
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Participate in the ongoing training and development of yourself and the team.
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Why Gravity Media Australia?
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You'll work with talented broadcast, engineering, audio and production professionals across some of the most technically advanced live production environments in the industry.
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If you're passionate about IP networking, broadcast technology and solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Broadcast Network Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Gravity Media
📍 New South Wales