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Station Manager


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Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-07-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsLead 3ZZZ Melbourne, Australia''s largest ethnic community radioSeeking candidates from commercial or community broadcasting or related sectorsLead 3ZZZ Melbourne, Australia''s largest ethnic community radioSeeking candidates from commercial or community broadcasting or related sectorsPermanent role | Brunswick, MelbourneThe OrganisationThe Ethnic Community Broadcasting Association of Victoria (ECBAV), operates 3ZZZ which has grown to be the largest ethnic community radio station in Australia, giving voice to ethnic communities broadcasting in their own languages. The FM signal is heard across the Melbourne metropolitan area, and around Australia and internationally through internet broadcasting.Broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 3ZZZ has an estimated 400,000 listeners. Program content is delivered in 60 languages providing a voice for more than 50 ethnic groups. Key to this is the active involvement of more than 400 volunteers working alongside a skilled staff of technical specialists. ECBAV is a non-profit member-owned organisation which is financially supported by a range of government grants, sponsorships, donations and special fundraising events.The RoleWorking closely with and reporting to the Council through the President, you will join 3ZZZ at a pivotal time of consolidation and growth. The Station Manager provides leadership and direction for the staff and ensures the efficient and smooth running of the station. A vital part of your role will be to create a supportive, collaborative and rewarding environment for staff and volunteers.You will be responsible for leading a review of the organisational strategy, and for the development and achievement of operational plans derived from the strategy. Role accountabilities are set in the areas of:Strategic alignment, planning and executionStaff and volunteer management and developmentFinancial management, compliance, policies and operationsRevenue generation and partnershipsSkills RequiredYoure a proven leader and manager ideally with experience gained in commercial or community broadcasting or in a related multicultural sector. You demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence with collaboration, networking and relationship development abilities. In addition, you have the people skills to work with diverse ethnic groups, committed volunteers and technically capable staff for the benefit of all 3ZZZs stakeholders.You will demonstrate:A willingness to support multicultural, ethnically and linguistically diverse communitiesSuccess in leadership, team management and people developmentExcellent business acumen including an understanding of commercial realities and riskExperience working with compliance and reporting frameworksExhibit strong teamwork and partnership development skillsIf youre committed to enabling ethnic groups to maintain a vital link to their language, culture, news, information, and entertainment, then apply by submittingyour cover letter responding to the skills required above along with your resumequoting ref 1359557. Alternatively phone Mike Hurdle on 03 8080 8978 to have a candidate information pack emailed to you.Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsCelebrity Lifestyle Personal Assistant2d agoTownsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Media #J-18808-Ljbffr