National Network Operations Manager

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) seeks a senior executive to lead the National Networks Operations, directing transmission, distribution, Master Control and playout infrastructure across the network.

You will drive transformational broadcast technology initiatives, ensure service continuity and performance, and engage with government, industry and international media peers.

This role reports to Head, Content Management and Distribution and sits within Product & Technology.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in broadcast operations.
• Proven ability to lead across national networks and complex systems.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strategic planning and governance experience.
• Knowledge of satellite and broadcast transmission technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ABC's National Networks Operations, including operational and technical systems management of transmission, presentation, Master Control and broadcast playout infrastructure.
• Spearhead major initiatives and specialist projects, including disaster recovery and scheduling system projects, while aligning with disaster recovery planning and major events.
• Develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure service and network continuity, with monitoring and KPIs for key systems performance.
• Represent the department and engage with stakeholders from government, community and the commercial sector to international media peers.
• Oversee facilities and budgets, contribute to capital and strategic planning and ensure governance reporting compliance.
• Provide leadership to develop staff and drive change management and adoption of new broadcast technologies and workflows.
• Participate in Content Management and Distribution executive strategy and identify opportunities benefiting the ABC.

Skills

Senior leadership

Broadcast operations

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering or related field

Job description

About The ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture and stories. With about 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across more than 60 locations in Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

About The ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture and stories. With about 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across more than 60 locations in Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

About The Role

This is an exciting senior executive opportunity to lead the operational and strategic direction of the ABC's National Networks Operations. Sitting within Product & Technology and reporting to the Head, Content Management and Distribution, you'll head up a national function spanning transmission, distribution, content delivery, Master Control and TV systems and technology.

You’ll design and lead transformational broadcast technology and operations initiatives nationwide. You’ll also ensure the continuity of content distribution and the integrity and performance of network operations activities and infrastructure for all media, through national management, leadership, operational strategies, innovation and relationship building.

If you’re a senior broadcast operations or media leader ready to take charge of the networks that bring ABC content to audiences nationwide, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the ABC's National Networks Operations, including the operational and technical systems management of its transmission, presentation, Master Control and broadcast playout infrastructure.
• Spearheading major initiatives and specialist projects, including the audio delegation, disaster recovery and scheduling system projects, while managing the department's contribution to disaster recovery planning and major events.
• Heading up the development and implementation of systems and procedures that ensure service and network continuity, along with monitoring and reporting tools and KPIs for internal network and key systems performance.
• Representing the Department and leading engagement with key stakeholders, from government, community and the commercial sector to international media peers.
• Overseeing the Department's facilities and budgets, contributing to capital and strategic planning as required and leading its compliance with regulatory, legislative, corporate and governance reporting requirements.
• Providing significant leadership and direction to develop staff effectively and build a shared understanding of and commitment to Department and Division goals, while driving change management and the introduction of new broadcast technologies, systems and workflows.
• Actively participating in the Content Management and Distribution executive team by contributing to strategy and change processes, while identifying and developing opportunities that will benefit the ABC.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and industry experience in a field such as engineering, telecommunications, media or broadcasting.
• A proven track record at senior management level in broadcast operations and/or media leadership.
• Demonstrated high-level leadership, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire a diverse group of people in a demanding, high-profile environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of satellite, telecommunications and/or broadcast transmission technology and systems planning.
• Highly developed business/strategic planning and management capabilities, together with advanced analytical, planning and organisation skills.
• Strong personal drive and commitment, as you've shown in a changing media environment.

Full Position Description:

50072579 NATIONAL NETWORK OPERATIONS MANAGER.pdf

For further information on this position please contact Jamie Nedved, Recruitment Lead via email [e-mail]

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