Managing Director

Managing Director

2SER Radio

2SER is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Managing Director to lead the strategic planning and setting of objectives to meet the 2SER vision of providing a stimulating forum for learning and the expression of alternative ideas, informed by and promoting principles of social justice.

2SER is a not-for-profit, independent, educational community radio station which broadcasts to the greater Sydney area on 107.3 FM, 2SER Digital and via 2ser.com.

For 45 years 2SER has provided Sydney with specialist music, news, opinion and current affairs programs that offer a unique insight into alternative culture and ideas that are largely ignored by the mainstream.

As the Managing Director, you will be responsible for:

• Leading a team of dedicated broadcasting professionals and volunteers in the pursuit of creating educational and independent content tailored for the community
• Strategic planning and the setting of objectives to meet 2SER’s mission and the development and implementation of policies and procedures in line with these objectives
• Ensuring the effective strategic financial management of 2SER
• Maintaining programming output that meets the information and other needs of the 2SER audience, ensuring that 2SER continues in its position as a leading community radio broadcaster
• Working closely with the University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University and the wider community to identify opportunities for students to become involved with 2SER as part of their studies
• Maintaining 2SERs commitment to ethical broadcasting and business practices as its top priority

As the ideal candidate, you will be:

• An experienced broadcasting and digital media professional with experience leading an organisation in either field.
• Capable of the strategic management of organisational resources including financial, technological, information, communication and human resources
• Passionate about community broadcasting and its objectives and be committed to ethical practice, equity and diversity and the application of Equal Opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices
• An effective communicator and be able to negotiate, problem solve and resolve conflict
• Capable of critically analysing complex issues and exercising sound judgement

This is a full time, continuing position located at 2ser’s Sydney studios on the campuses of two dynamic universities – UTS (Broadway, Sydney) and Macquarie University (North Ryde, Sydney)

A competitive and attractive remuneration package is on offer based on experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via the UTS online recruitment system. Your application should include:

• A cover letter, outlining your stating your suitability, interest and motivation for applying
• A copy of your resume.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the UTS website.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. 
Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC297083 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

For any enquires and a confidential discussion about the role please contact the UTS Recruitment Team on recruitment@uts.edu.au and your query will be directed to the most appropriate contact.

Please note, there is no closing date for this advertisement, and we will be actively reviewing applications as they are received.

2SER reserves the right to remove the job advertisement at short notice.

• Contact Name: Melissa Ali
• Contact Email: recruitment@uts.edu.au