Staging & Set Operations Lead — TV Production

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental and carer's leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

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

Job description

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.