A-League VAR Operator - Sydney (Casual)

2 Weeks ago • All levels • Broadcast • Undisclosed

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Job Description

This casual A-League VAR Operator role in Sydney involves setting up and operating the SMART Replay system at the A-League VAR Centre and other on-site locations across Australia and New Zealand. Responsibilities include pre-match system checks, liaising with officials and broadcasters, monitoring and operating the system during matches, responding to replay requests from match officials, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining hardware and equipment, and managing travel logistics. The role requires strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a live broadcast environment. A strong understanding of football is essential. Training and development opportunities are provided.
Must have:
  • Strong technical skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Work under pressure
  • Football knowledge
  • Communication skills
  • System setup & operation
Good to have:
  • University degree in STEM
  • Broadcast/IT experience
  • VT/replay technology experience

📍Location: Randwick, Sydney

📝Contract: Casual

💰Salary: Hourly Rate

📆Start Date:  February 2025

What Is The Job All About

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology as part of a dynamic team. The role involves the setup and operation of our SMART Replay system at the A-League VAR Centre in Sydney and at on-site locations both across Australia and New Zealand for other Hawk-Eye services.

We will equip you with the technical training, support and full exposure to our systems to perform your day-to-day tasks. We will also prioritise your development and progression in the role and provide you with as many opportunities as possible to learn as much as possible about what we do.


Key Responsibilities🛠

  • Setting up the SMART Replay system technology

  • Conducting pre-match checks of the systems

  • Liaising with A-League officials, stadium/club personnel, match officials and host broadcasters both on-site and remotely

  • Monitoring and operating the system during the match

  • Work with match officials, responding to their requests for replays and quickly delivering them the best possible angles to make crucial decisions

  • Analysing software performances, being able to troubleshoot and report encountered issues

  • Building and maintaining our hardware and equipment including being able to ask the management team for replacements and/or purchasing new or replacement parts

  • Organising logistics for travelling between stadium locations as and when required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise✅

  • A strong technical grounding

  • Bright and enterprising with excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Proactive, responsible attitude and ability to work on your initiative with minimum supervision

  • Time management skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, procedural, live broadcast environment

  • Ability to liaise with clients and customers in a professional and approachable manner with attention to good communication.

  • A strong knowledge/understanding Football (Soccer)

  • The right to live and work in Australia 

Nice to have: 

  • A university degree in Science, Technology or Engineering with relevant equivalent experience

  • A background/experience in broadcast or IT

  • Experience working with VT/replay technology desirable, or live event/technical production

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you believe that you excel in certain areas and possess the passion and desire to develop further, we encourage you to apply

Team Culture🏆

At Hawk-Eye, we pride ourselves on our team culture. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where every team member can contribute their best work. Our core values include:

  • Innovation: We constantly seek new ways to improve and innovate in the sports entertainment industry.

  • Teamwork: We celebrate our successes and learn from our experiences as a team.

  • Passion: Our love for sports drives everything we do.

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