Production Coordinator, Four Corners

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Canada ABC Careers Full time



Job no: 505164

Work type: Contract Full Time

Location: Sydney

Categories: Administration/Support

  • Ultimo Location
  • Maternity leave contract for 12 months
  • Base salary $77K-$94K

The Role

This is a key role, providing administrative and production support to the weekly current affairs program, Four Corners.

The Job

Reporting to the Senior Production Lead, you will be responsible for:

  • High level administrative support to the Executive Producer, Supervising Producer, Senior Production Lead and editorial staff
  • Perform PHW rostering for all staff, overseeing and tracking leave and hours worked
  • Expense reconciliation and invoice processing using Concur and MyRequests
  • Maintain databases with accuracy using SharePoint and Excel
  • Coordinate and book domestic travel and filming spaces for the production teams
  • Co-ordinate the weekly compilation and delivery of the program
  • Completion of Ready for Distribution (RforD) copyright deliverables
  • Overall office management of the Ultimo space, ensuring a tidy and organised office
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with other program departments and resource/service providers
  • Manage audience correspondence, ensuring complaints are dealt with according to ABC Editorial Policies
  • Manage the maintenance and control of office assets and repairs
  • Plan and organise team events and meetings

Position Description: PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

About You

You're a natural organiser with solid administrative skills and proven ability to prioritise tasks to effectively manage workflow and output with an aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.

You'll also have: 

  • High level and excellent communication skills
  • Pro-active approach to problem solving. Use initiative in in a fast-paced environment while maintaining priorities
  • Aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail within a deadline driven environment
  • Proficiency using PHW (People Hub Workforce), Concur, Microsoft Office 365 (Excel intermediate or advanced) and Outlook
  • Dedication to working collaboratively and harmoniously within a dynamic environment
  • Aspirations of becoming a Production Manager
  • General understanding of and interest in news/current affairs. An understanding of production and content making is desirable

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.

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 Wendy Purchase, Senior Production Lead via  

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Advertised: 15 Dec :00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 Jan :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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