At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage production schedules and budgets for engaging Australian stories.
- Company: Join the ABC, Australia's trusted source for culture and stories.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and great work-life balance.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team bringing impactful content to life.
- Qualifications: Experience in budget management and team leadership in TV production.
The predicted salary is between 103000 - 126000 $ per year.
10-month contract, full-time role - 38h.p.w. (behind Mat leave) Base salary $103K-$126K (pro rata)
The Role
Do you love keeping a big production on time and on budget? Join our Screen team at the ABC, where you’ll help bring Australian stories to audiences on time and on budget. The ABC is looking for a Production Manager for our Factual Television Screen Productions.
The Job
- Resource and Financial Management: managing complex production bids and schedules.
- Workflow Management: managing large production staff resource requirements, including actors, extras, studios and outside broadcasts as required.
- Staff Engagement: ensuring all staff are engaged according to the ABC Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028.
- Teamwork and Communication: working positively with internal and external stakeholders as an ambassador for the ABC.
- Leadership and Management: supervising, supporting, encouraging staff and identifying development needs.
About You
You will be joining a team with shared workflows and shared information, the team is in Ultimo.
You’ll Have
- Extensive experience managing budgets, planning, forecasting and resource management for Television Programs, ideally in the "Factual" genre.
- Outstanding planning, prioritising and problem-solving skills related to Television Production resource management.
- Significant experience onboarding, supporting, encouraging and developing a team in a complex working environment.
- Experience with podcasts an advantage.
- Working with Children check required prior to commencement.
About The ABC
The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 60 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities. The ABC Head Office based in Ultimo in Sydney is a great place to work and feel a part of a team. Centrally located in the city, close to public transport, there is a café onsite for employees to enjoy and the nearby aquatic centre and gym offer great rates for employees.
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.
If you want to know more, please contact Tim Pyke, Production Executive.
Applications Close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 27 October 2026
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