Staging Manager

Australian Broadcasting Corp.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental and carer's leave

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Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation seeks a hands-on Staging Manager to lead all staging, set and props activities for internal and external productions. You will ensure accurate client quotes, act as the main liaison among editorial, Co-Producers and production teams, and manage quotes, quotes review and cost controls.

You will oversee bump-in/out, safety-focused operations, roster staff, and maintain the Production Facilities Fleet, driving excellence in service delivery and project

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with a strong TV production background.
• Advanced knowledge of lighting and staging.
• Experience leading operational staff and passing on expertise.
• Strong planning and organisation with attention to detail under pressure.
• Excellent communication and negotiation with a diplomatic client approach; safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

TV production techniques

Lighting and staging

Reading construction specs

Staff leadership

Planning and organisation

Communication and negotiation

Safety practices

Job description

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
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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

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

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 17 November