Production Administrator: Budgets, Submissions & Coordination

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Sydney; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super 15.4%

Paid parental and carer's leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Production Administrator to join our Screen team in Ultimo. You’ll coordinate administrative, operational and financial processes to keep productions running smoothly.

Responsibilities include submissions for commissioning, budget tracking, stakeholder liaison, and supporting managers to maximise our automated systems. This is a permanent full‑time role in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven production experience on long form and events, including post-production.
• Experience in cost management and commissioning submissions to get content over the line.
• Strong budgeting analysis skills, including scheduling, rights clearances.
• Sharp planning and time management with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate submissions for Screen content commissioning.
• Keep budgets on track with forecasting, analysis, purchase orders and invoice payments.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders for internal and external commissions.
• Support managers and content makers to maximise use of automated systems.

Skills

Production experience

Budget analysis

Forecasting

Planning and time management

Stakeholder relationship building

Advanced communication

Job description

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Production Administrator to join our Screen team in Ultimo. You’ll coordinate administrative, operational and financial processes to keep productions running smoothly.

Responsibilities include submissions for commissioning, budget tracking, stakeholder liaison, and supporting managers to maximise our automated systems. This is a permanent full‑time role in a dynamic production environment.