Station Coordinator - Curtin FM

Curtin University; Canning; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus amenities

17% superannuation

Job summary

Curtin FM, Curtin University’s community radio station on the Bentley campus, is seeking a proactive coordinator to manage staff, volunteers and subcontractors and to support sales, sponsorship and listener engagement activities. You will help organize outside broadcasts, Radiothon, membership drives and bequest activity within a vibrant university community.

The role requires coordinating multiple workstreams, ensuring on-air compliance, and collaborating with University Advancement and

Qualifications

• Qualification in media, communications, business or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience coordinating day-to-day operations across multiple functions.
• Experience managing staff, subcontractors or volunteers, including scheduling and basic performance conversations.
• Experience implementing sales, sponsorship or fundraising activity against targets.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a diverse volunteer cohort and ability to respond to listener feedback.
• Working understanding of on-air compliance for community broadcasting, or ability to acquire quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of Curtin FM staff, volunteers and subcontractors under the direction of the Associate Director, Curtin FM.
• Support sales and sponsorship activity against targets, including subcontractor arrangements, monthly targets, commission preparation, lead allocation and performance reporting.
• Assist with daily on-air compliance monitoring and production support, helping presenters understand and meet their obligations under the Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice.
• Coordinate volunteer processes, including recruitment, retention and the biannual survey.
• Organise outside broadcasts and coordinate Radiothon, membership renewals and bequest activity with University Advancement.
• Coordinate annual online listener survey and maintain the station’s website and social media presence.

Skills

Coordinating multiple workstreams

Staff/volunteers coordination

Sales/fundraising coordination

On-air compliance knowledge

Education

Relevant qualification in media/communications/business

Job description

• Continuing, part-time opportunity at 0.6 FTE with Curtin FM
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

• Continuing, part-time opportunity at 0.6 FTE with Curtin FM
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
• Generous leave entitlements plus 17% superannuation

Reference

1669670

About the Role

Bring together the people, systems and activity that keep Curtin FM 100.1, Curtin University’s community radio station, running smoothly each day. Working within the strategy and direction set by the Associate Director, Curtin FM, you will coordinate staff, volunteers and subcontractors while supporting a vibrant community broadcasting service. This varied role connects station operations with on-air compliance, sales and sponsorship activity, listener engagement and fundraising. You will help translate priorities into well-organised delivery, including outside broadcasts and the station’s membership and volunteer programs.

Your responsibilities will include

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of Curtin FM staff, volunteers and subcontractors under the direction of the Associate Director, Curtin FM.
• Support sales and sponsorship activity against approved targets, including subcontractor arrangements, monthly targets, commission preparation, lead allocation and performance reporting.
• Assist with daily on-air compliance monitoring and production support, helping presenters understand and meet their obligations under the Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice.
• Coordinate volunteer processes, including recruitment, retention and the biannual survey.
• Help organise outside broadcasts and coordinate the annual Radiothon, membership renewals and bequest activity with the University’s Advancement function.
• Assist in the coordination of the annual online listener survey and maintain the station’s website and social media presence.
• Respond constructively to listener queries and complaints, escalating complex matters to the Associate Director, Curtin FM.

Who we are looking (Selection Criteria)

You are an organised, collaborative coordinator who can keep multiple workstreams moving while building trusted relationships with staff, volunteers, subcontractors, sponsors, listeners and community partners.

Essential

• A relevant qualification in media, communications, business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education or training.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating day-to-day operations across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing or coordinating staff, subcontractors or volunteers, including scheduling, timesheet approval and basic performance conversations.
• Experience implementing sales, sponsorship or fundraising activity against targets set by others.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with a large and diverse volunteer cohort and respond constructively to listener feedback and complaints.
• A working understanding of on-air compliance requirements for community broadcasting, or the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly.

Desirable

• Experience in a community broadcasting station, radio station or similar volunteer-based media organisation.
• Experience coordinating fundraising events or campaigns, such as a radiothon or membership drive.
• Experience in a university or other large, complex organisation.

Role Requirements

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required
• Anticipated start date: January 2027

Your new Team: Curtin FM

Curtin FM is Curtin University’s community radio station. In this role, you will work closely with the Associate Director, Curtin FM, and coordinate across station staff, volunteers, subcontractors, sales representatives, University Advancement, listeners, the broader community and technical support.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

This Continuous G07 level role attracts a remuneration of $109,277-$117,331 per annum, pro rata for 0.6 FTE + 17% superannuation

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Applications close: 8pm (AWST), Sunday, 8th of November 2026

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.