• Manage critical technology operations for the Association of the Year 2025
• Friendly, fast paced environment
• Located close to Redfern Station and Waterloo Metro

The organisation

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is a leading member based, for purpose organisation. We provide programs and services that strengthen over 400 community radio and independent media organisations.

With over five million listeners each week, community radio plays a vital role in providing a voice for multicultural, First Nations and other underrepresented groups, as well as supporting independent and emerging musicians, and communities not adequately serviced by other media services.

The role

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is seeking a highly competent IT and Broadcast Manager to lead our technology operations. This specialised role requires strong IT management expertise, with an understanding of broadcast technology being highly valued. You'll oversee both internal systems and the 24/7 Community Radio Network satellite distribution service that connects community broadcasters across Australia.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technology and Digital Innovation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work directly with systems while managing a small technical team and external service providers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all internal IT operations (networks, servers, cloud services, end-user systems) and critical broadcast technology services, including the Community Radio Network and Digital Delivery Network
• Drive infrastructure modernisation initiatives
• Establish robust technology governance practices, develop policies, and proactively manage cybersecurity and disaster recovery plans
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and contractors
• Lead and develop a small technical team
• Prepare operational budget forecasting

Your success profile will include:

• Proven experience in technology management roles with a successful track record of developing and executing technology strategy or roadmaps.
• Strong hands-on technical background across IT infrastructure (networks, servers, cloud computing) and enterprise applications.
• Significant experience managing Microsoft environments, including Windows Server, SQL Server, Hyper-V, Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365. Experience with CRMs (Salesforce) is highly valued.
• Hands-on experience with networking infrastructure, ideally including Fortinet, Cisco, and Ubiquiti, with a background in managing systems across all OSI model layers.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance and risk management frameworks, with experience implementing cybersecurity measures.
• Experience in vendor and contract management.
• Experience building and managing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing technology in a broadcast, media, music or telecommunications context is highly regarded.
• Willingness to participate in on-call responsibilities, work outside standard hours where required, and travel as needed.

Application Process

We are committed to improving outcomes for our communities and value diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and with lived experience in the communities we aim to serve (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, the LGBTQIA+ community and people of diverse genders and faiths).

This is a Sydney-based role with majority of days in the Sydney office.

To apply, submit your resume (max three pages) and a cover letter (max two pages) addressing the requirements and reason for application to the Senior Manager, Technology and Digital Innovation via Ethical Jobs. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

For enquiries about this role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: IT and Broadcast Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.