Project Manager - Broadcasting & IT

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Superior Project Manager to drive Technical Upgrade at a community broadcast station.

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Company: 3MBS

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Contract/Temp

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Phone: +61-8-1213-7040

Fax: +61-2-8353-6571

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3MBS Fine Music is Melbourne’s only fine music radio station, delivering a rich and dynamic range of programs to over 300,000 listeners per month, 24 hours a day.

Based at Abbotsford Convent 3MBS is a not-for-profit community broadcaster that does not depend on government funding for its operations. Revenue is generated through private giving, bequests, subscriptions, sponsorship, and trusts and foundations.

While the organisation has a small team of paid employees, there are approximately 200 enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers who work to ensure the smooth running of the station for the benefit of the community. For more information, visit https://3mbs.org.au/

POSITION OVERVIEW

The role of the Project Manager is to drive and implement 3MBS’ technical strategic plan by managing all operational requirements and technical capabilities to broadcast 24 hours a day continuously, both now and in the future. Reporting directly to the General Manager the role will be responsible for project managing the major technical upgrade of the station’s studios along with the day to day maintenance of all studio and broadcasting systems and equipment. The Project Manager will be expected to collaborate with and manage a small team of technicians, including the broadcast manager and the technical volunteers and will be an active member of the 3MBS Technical Committee. Excellent communication and team building skills are essential.

This is a 0.8 EFT position - negotiable with the preferred candidate, and working conditions are flexible. Interested candidates are encouraged to discuss the role with 3MBS’ General Manager, Gail Southwell.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Project Manager’s role is to:

* Drive and implement the 3MBS Technical Strategic Plan to meet the station’s current and future technical needs.

* Successfully project manage the station’s major technical upgrade and ensure there are no interruptions to services.

* Research best practice solutions in the marketplace in consultation with the Board of Management’s Technical Sub Committee and develop recommendations for consideration by the committee.

* Ensure that all technical projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

* Lead the technical team and ensure communications are regular and productive.

* Prepare all impacted staff for major upgrades and an introduction of new equipment, including communicating changed responsibilities, clearly documenting new processes, procedures and updating technical manuals.

* Oversee and/or perform all IT support, including network administration and maintenance, hardware and software support, software development, audio streaming support and website administration.

* Oversee the broadcasting operations in conjunction with the Broadcasting Manager, including music scheduling and play out systems.

* Co-ordinate the technical aspects of Outside Broadcasts in conjunction with the Broadcast Manager.

* Maintain or arrange to maintain all studio and broadcast systems and equipment, including locating and repairing faults swiftly in the studio and other audio/visual equipment.

* Provide hands-on support as required, for example, be on call for unexpected outages or provide help desk support for staff and volunteers as required.

* Other duties as directed from time to time.

TO APPLY

Visit www.3mbs.org.au to obtain the full position description and application requirements for this role.

Applications close on Monday, July 9, 2018. Send all applications to Richard Leathem - [email protected]

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