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Department of Parliamentary Services Job Title: Broadcasting Operator Employment Type: Ongoing Closing Date:

11:30pm AEST, 21 October 2026 The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Broadcasting Operator position within the Parliamentary Broadcasting Services section, Digital Recording Services Branch. Parliamentary Broadcasting provides a range of broadcasting services (television, audio and AV) to the Australian Parliament. Who we are looking for

We are seeking a capable and enthusiastic professional with demonstrated experience operating broadcast and audiovisual equipment in a live production environment. As a PSL4/5 Broadcasting Operator, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering live broadcasts of parliamentary proceedings and committee hearings, both within Australian Parliament House and at interstate locations. You will also support the delivery of audio-visual services across Australian Parliament House. Experience in live television production, including single or multi-camera operation, live audio production, or audio-visual services, will be highly regarded. The successful applicant will work as part of a dedicated team, demonstrate a solid commitment to customer service, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality broadcasting and audiovisual services. Job Specific

Requirements:
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance. At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,



people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people. Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 4/5 Branch:

Digital Recording Services Section:

Parliamentary Broadcasting Services Immediate supervisor:

Broadcasting Operations Manager Duty Statement Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Operate a range of television, audio and/or audio visual (AV) facilities to support the effective, efficient, and consistent delivery of services to support parliamentary business. 2. Within established guidelines, apply specialist skills to provide televised and audio coverage of the proceedings of chambers and committees. 3. Develop a working knowledge of the range of services and equipment offered by the section, as well as technique and approaches to support high quality customer service. 4. Routinely and effectively engage with stakeholders in a manner that builds and maintains rapport and assists with proactively identifying issues and areas for improvement. 5. Research, recommend,



and implement new technologies and/or procedures in a constantly and quickly changing environment. 6. Diagnose complex technical problems and identify workarounds in a live, on-air environment. 7. Undertake other duties as required to support the section. Selection Criteria 1. Ability to operate, to the designated standard, a range of television cameras, production lighting and broadcast equipment in a live environment. 2. Strong technical support experience and an in-depth knowledge of broadcasting and studio production facilities, communication systems and/or technology in related industries. 3. Ability to work in a small team to achieve time-critical business outcomes and meet service level agreements in an environment of fluctuating workloads and evolving priorities. 4. Ability to develop, support and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders using strong communication and engagement skills. 5. Strong commitment to teamwork with demonstrated experience sharing knowledge, ideas, and experience with others. 6. Ability to produce high quality technical documentation to improve and expand individual and team support capabilities. 7. Eligible qualifications and/or other

requirements:
a) capacity to work extended or irregular hours, b) well-developed technical and critical-thinking skills, c) knowledge of emerging technologies across broadcasting and related industries, d) ability to provide professional services to all parliamentarians without favour or prejudice, and e) capacity to be deployed to duties of an equivalent level to meet changing work priorities. Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

📌 Broadcasting Operator (Canberra)
🏢 The Department of Parliamentary Services
📍 Canberra