Costume Planner/ Administrator

Australian Broadcasting Corp.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super 15.4%

Paid parental and carer's leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is seeking a Costume Planner Administrator in Sydney to plan and coordinate costume resources for major productions. You’ll be the go-to expert on how costumes should look and function, coordinating with internal teams and external clients across production timelines.

You will advise on the number of casuals needed, provide admin support for the Costume department, and maintain strong client relationships to ensure timely delivery and high-quality costumes.

Qualifications

• Advanced training and/or industry experience in costume coordination
• Solid grasp of TV production techniques and terminology
• Ability to lead or supervise costume staff
• Proactive approach to client relationships with clear directions to meet deadlines
• Strong planning and organisation skills with attention to detail under pressure (ScheduALL/UKG an advantage)
• Current working with children/police clearance and renewal maintenance as required by law

Responsibilities

• Plan costume resources and coordinate what’s needed to meet production requirements
• Advise internal and external clients on the look and appearance of costumes
• Advise on how many casuals are needed and work with the Workforce team to get them on board
• Provide admin support to keep productions and the Costume department running smoothly
• Stay in regular contact with program clients and talent, and share what you learn with colleagues

Skills

Costume coordination

TV production techniques

Client relationship management

Planning and organisation

Proactive problem solving

Education

Advanced training and/or industry experience in costume coordination

Tools

ScheduALL

UKG

Job description

Help bring ABC productions to life through costume. You’ll plan and coordinate costume requirements for major and general productions and be the go-to person for how costumes should look and work.

• Plan costume resources and coordinate what’s needed to meet production requirements
• Act as the subject matter expert, advising internal and external clients on the look and appearance of costumes
• Advise on how many casuals are needed and work with the Workforce team to get them on board
• Provide admin support to keep productions and the Costume department running smoothly
• Stay in regular contact with program clients and talent, and share what you learn with colleagues

Position Description:COSTUME PLANNER ADMINISTRATOR.pdf

About You

You’re an experienced costume coordinator who knows how TV production works and enjoys building strong relationships with clients and crew.

You’ll have:

• Advanced training and/or industry experience in costume coordination, with a solid grasp of TV production techniques and terminology
• A strong aesthetic eye and the ability to turn designs, outlines or verbal instructions into finished results
• The ability to lead or supervise costume staff, working well with teams across the business
• A proactive approach to client relationships, clear direction to meet deadlines, and sound problem solving
• Strong planning and organisation skills, with great attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure (Experience using ScheduALL and UKG an advantage)
• A current working with children/police clearance and ongoing renewal/maintenance of this clearance in accordance with relevant legislation.

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
• Paid parental and carer's leave
• Salary packaging

More info:

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact *************@abc.net.au

If you want to know more, please contact Michelle Challans, Recruitment Lead, Screen and Audio via ***************@abc.net.au

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 17 November

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers