National Network Operations Manager

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation invites applications for a senior leadership role overseeing the National Networks Operations. This executive will guide transmission, distribution and Master Control across the nation, ensuring robust performance of content delivery and network infrastructure.

Lead strategic initiatives, manage budgets and facilities, and drive change in broadcast technologies while engaging with government, partners and industry peers.

Qualifikationen

• Senior management experience in broadcast operations or media leadership.
• Knowledge of satellite and broadcast transmission technologies and systems planning.
• Ability to lead nationwide operational and transformational initiatives.

Aufgaben

• Lead the ABC's National Networks Operations, including transmission and Master Control infrastructure.
• Drive major initiatives and projects across disaster recovery, scheduling, and system upgrades.
• Develop systems and procedures to ensure service continuity with KPI reporting.

Kenntnisse

Broadcast operations

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Telecommunications

Change management

Project leadership

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualifications in engineering/telecommunications/media/broadcasting

Tools

Satellite systems

Broadcast transmission tech

Playout systems

Jobbeschreibung

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

************@abc.net.au

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

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

If you require recruitment or selection information in an alternative format, or need adjustments or accessibility support, please email *************@abc.net.au

For more information on inclusive employee networks within the ABC please refer to the ABC Life page on LinkedIn.

For more information on working at the ABC visit ABC Careers.

Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .