Role Overview At KOJO, our purpose is to captivate audiences globally with creativity that influences, entertains and inspires. How we work is just as important as what we deliver. We value being genuine, constantly curious, caring and fearless in everything we do. The Senior Technical Manager QLD is responsible for overseeing all technical requirements across Queensland while contributing to KOJOs national technical leadership. This is a hybrid strategic and handson role that combines technical expertise, operational oversight and people leadership. In Queensland, you will lead the technical delivery of KOJOs event presentation across all sports and clubs, providing technical design input, implementation oversight and ongoing maintenance support for Stadiums Queensland production suites, as well as Fly Away Kits and installed infrastructure at venues including Kayo Stadium and AB Field. As a senior leader within the technical and production teams, you will drive high performance standards, ensure technical readiness for event delivery, and support continuous improvement across our production models. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Oversee the technical delivery of KOJOs event presentations across QLD sports and club clients. Lead technical planning of events to ensure the correct equipment, systems and crew are available and prepared for event days. Prepare and maintain production systems for events, ensuring reliability and operational excellence. Act as a key point of escalation for the QLD technical team. Undertake matchday roles as required, including Technical Manager and Broadcast Engineer. Design, build and maintain permanent and temporary sports presentation production setups (Video Engineer function). Infrastructure, Systems & Maintenance Provide input into technical design and implementation across: Stadiums Queensland production suites KOJO flyaway kits Installed infrastructure across venues Lead daytoday maintenance and troubleshooting of installed infrastructure. Manage and maintain modern broadcast production systems including (but not limited to): SMPTE and RF Camera Chains HDSDI vision switchers and routers Riedel Mediornet and Dante signal transport systems Matric intercom systems Audio systems (digital consoles, wireless microphones, IEM systems, onfield foldback, PA) Networkbased system integration and control Hub production facilities Virtual production systems Contribute to recommendations for new equipment purchases to reduce Cost of Sale and improve capability. National Technical Leadership Provide oversight and guidance to KOJOs national technical teams. Contribute to the development of broadcast models for live events and prerecorded programs. Provide technical consulting and design input for KOJO and external client projects. Identify workflow efficiencies and costsaving initiatives across production models. Resource Planning & Logistics Work closely with the Operations & Logistics Coordinator to: Resource inhouse technical teams across KOJO events. Maximise internal capability and reduce external costs. Ensure equipment is allocated, moved and managed efficiently. Ensure appropriate sourcing and assignment of costs and quotes. Assist Producers in identifying creative, practical and budgetconscious technical solutions. Support Producers and technical teams in sourcing, vetting and crewing freelance technical resources. Reporting & Forward Planning Provide regular reporting and communication to the KOJO Sport Management Team. Ensure forward planning to adequately resource current and future pipeline work. Contribute to building scalable, sustainable operational models to support business growth. Team Leadership & Mentoring Lead the QLD technical and content teams to deliver at a consistently high standard. Support structured learning and development pathways to build technical capability. Mentor team members and foster a culture of accountability, curiosity and innovation. Be a positive, connected and influential leader within the broader KOJO team. Client Relationships & Representation Build and maintain longterm relationships with clients and venue stakeholders, including Stadiums QLD. Work closely with key technical and operational stakeholders to deliver major events. Confidently present KOJOs technical capability and strategic thinking to stakeholders at all levels from executives to operational delivery teams. Position KOJO as a trusted and valued technical and production partner. About You You are both a leader and a practitioner, equally comfortable setting strategic direction and being on the tools to deliver outcomes. You Bring Strong planning, documentation and faultfinding skills. Advanced problemsolving capability and attention to detail. A deep interest in emerging broadcast and instadia technologies. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Strong communication skills and the ability to positively influence stakeholders. A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the broader KOJO team. Resilience, adaptability and a sense of humour under pressure. As the nature of sports production demands, this role requires flexibility, including nonstandard work hours, weekend commitments and occasional interstate and international travel. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Out of hours work, intrastate, interstate and potentially international travel will be required in order to meet the requirements of the role. A valid Working With Childrens Check is required. Where preapproved by your manager and in accordance with our policy, any additional hours worked to meet our operational requirements in excess of reasonable additional hours will accrue time in lieu. KOJO VALUES GENUINE Authentic, honest and transparent. We do business with heart. CURIOUS Were always searching, learning and discovering new ideas, processes and ways to collaborate. CARING We care about the welfare and growth of our people, the quality of our work and the partnerships we create with our clients. FEARLESS A culture of experimentation, pushing the boundaries and freeing our people to have the confidence and support to be bold. We embrace failure as a part of our creative journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Senior Technical Manager