At a Glance
- Tasks: Support training and media production for diverse volunteer broadcasters at 3ZZZ.
- Company: Join the largest ethnic community radio station in Australia, 3ZZZ.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in media production and training support.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment until June 2027.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by empowering diverse communities through radio and digital content.
- Qualifications: Experience in media production and a passion for community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 $ per year.
Support practical training and media production activities within 3ZZZ's grant-funded Multilingual Media Development Project. Working with the Training & Development Coordinator and 3ZZZ staff, the Production Assistant helps volunteer broadcasters build practical skills and confidence in radio production and in adapting and sharing content online and through social media. The role provides hands‑on production and training support in response to priorities identified through the project's baseline assessment and training program.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare practical training activities and resources with the Training and Development Coordinator and 3ZZZ staff
- Contribute practical media-production knowledge to training activities
- Support training sessions and other capability-development activities
- Provide hands‑on production support across radio, digital and other media activities
- Demonstrate basic production techniques, tools and workflows
- Help broadcasters troubleshoot production issues and build confidence using relevant tools
- Help broadcasters adapt and share content for online and social media
- Build positive and respectful relationships with volunteer broadcasters from 3ZZZ's diverse communities
- Maintain accurate participation, activity and production records
- Gather feedback and evidence for project monitoring, grant reporting and evaluation
About you
- Demonstrated practical experience in radio, audio, digital content or related media production
- Demonstrated ability to explain practical media skills clearly and support others to learn and apply them
- Demonstrated ability to learn and use contemporary media‑production tools, platforms and workflows
- Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with volunteers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Demonstrated ability to work under direction, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records and gathering project evidence
- Demonstrated ability to work within relevant policies, procedures and industry requirements
- Experience in community broadcasting or a related media environment (desirable)
- Experience working in a community-based or not-for-profit organisation (desirable)
- Must have the right to work in Australia and be able to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check
About us
The Ethnic Community Broadcasting Association of Victoria Ltd (3ZZZ) has been operating since 1989 and is the largest ethnic community radio station in Australia. Broadcasting across Melbourne and globally online, 3ZZZ gives voice to diverse communities in their own languages. 3ZZZ operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is powered by hundreds of volunteer broadcasters who create programs, participate in committees and contribute to the station's ongoing growth and success. 3ZZZ is a non‑profit organisation funded through listener subscriptions, donations, sponsorship, fundraising and government grants.
Applications close: 11:59 pm on 4 October 2026
Production Assistant in Melbourne employer: Ethnic Community Broardcasting Association of Victoria
The Ethnic Community Broadcasting Association of Victoria Ltd (3ZZZ) is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, dedicated to empowering diverse communities through media. As a Production Assistant, you'll enjoy hands-on training opportunities, collaborate with passionate volunteers, and contribute to meaningful projects that enhance community engagement. Located in Brunswick VIC, 3ZZZ offers a supportive environment where your skills can flourish, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding employment in the media sector.
Contact Details:
Ethnic Community Broardcasting Association of Victoria Recruitment Team
