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ANZSCO 399511Updated 2026-01-29
Broadcast Transmitter Operator
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 70k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1350
Salary range: AUD 63k-AUD 77k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
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State distribution
65.7%
NSW
15.3%
VIC
8.1%
QLD
Education mix
32.9%
bachelor degree
22.5%
year 12
19.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Broadcast Transmitter Operators operate consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.
What you do
- • Operates microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter sites and receive video signals from remote locations.
- • Maintains and repairs radio and television transmitters and associated equipment.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (32.9%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Maintains and repairs radio and television transmitters and associated equipment.
- • Operates microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter sites and receive video signals from remote locations.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1350
Annual median: AUD 70k
Range: AUD 63k-AUD 77k