Staging Manager

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental and carer's leave

Salary packaging

Descripción de la vacante

ABC is seeking a Staging Manager to oversee all staging, set and props for internal and external productions, ensuring clients’ needs are met with accuracy and timeliness.

You will quote clients, review provider options, lead bump-in/out, roster staff, and ensure safe, efficient operation of production facilities. A hands-on leader with TV production experience and a proactive, detail‑driven approach is essential.

Formación

• Hands-on leader with strong TV production background.
• Advanced knowledge of lighting, staging and studio etiquette.
• Experience leading and developing operational staff.
• Strong planning and organisation with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and a diplomatic approach with clients.
• Current working with children/police clearance and renewal.
• MR (Medium Rigid) license preferred, Forklift and EWP licenses preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage staging, set and props for internal and external productions.
• Give clients accurate, timely quotes and information for ABC facilities.
• Review provider quotes and recommend best option on capability and cost.
• Lead the bump-in, operation and bump-out of scenery, staging, set and props with safety in mind.
• Roster core and casual staff and oversee the Production Facilities Fleet.

Conocimientos

TV production techniques

Lighting and staging

Reading construction specs

Planning and organisation

Communication and negotiation

Safety and safe work practices

Working with children clearance

MR license

Forklift license

EWP license

Descripción del empleo

As Staging Manager, you’ll manage all things staging, set and props for internal and external productions, and make sure clients get what they need.

• Give clients accurate, timely quotes and information so they can book ABC facilities with confidence
• Be the subject matter expert and main liaison between editorial teams, Co-Producers and Staging, Set and Props providers
• Review provider quotes and recommend the best option on technical capability and cost, acting as the ABC’s financial controller for each production
• Lead the bump-in, operation and bump-out of scenery, staging, set and props, with safety front of mind
• Roster core and casual staff, guide the Studio Operations team and look after the Production Facilities Fleet

Position Description: 30004632 STAGING MANAGER.pdf

About You

You’re a hands‑on leader with a strong TV production background who stays calm under pressure and keeps clients across every detail.

• Highly advanced understanding of TV production techniques, procedures and terminology
• Advanced knowledge of lighting and staging, studio etiquette, and reading construction specs, scripts, setting and lighting plans
• Experience leading, supervising and developing operational staff, and a willingness to pass on your expertise
• Strong planning and organisation skills, with great attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, a diplomatic approach with clients, and a real commitment to safe work practices
• A current working with children/police clearance and ongoing renewal/maintenance of this clearance in accordance with relevant legislation
• MR (Medium Rigid), Forklift and EWP (Elevated Work Platform) licence preferred

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 [e-mail]

If you want to know more, please contact Michelle Challans, Recruitment Lead, Screen and Audio via [e-mail]

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 17 November

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