The purpose of the Station Manager role is to manage operations and growth of the station and collaborate with the Board to achieve the strategic plan and to build the capacity of FM107.5 to ensure the long-term sustainability of the radio station, including the ongoing funding of this role.

To achieve this objective, the manager will be required to acquire sponsorship income, donations, gifts and grants.

The Station

• Orange Community Broadcasters Ltd., FM107.5, has operated a community radio license to broadcast from the beautiful city of Orange in the Central West of NSW since 1998.
• The FM107.5 broadcast footprint covers the Orange, Cabonne and Blayney Local Government Areas and reaches tens of thousands of listeners daily.
• The station is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, and a charity, managed by a Board of Directors and supported by members and presenters. 
• The station has recently received funding to upgrade the majority of its studio equipment and will soon have state-of-the-art digital radio studios to match its recently upgraded broadcast facility.
• For over 20 years the station has broadcast in a wide variety of languages to help people from diverse backgrounds and cultures feel welcome in our region.
• Volunteers, members, sponsors and listeners help shape the sound of the station and provide an independent voice for the whole of the community.

The Role

• This is a full-time, permanent role, working 38 hours a week. 
• Some weekend and evening work will be required. 
• The successful applicant must have the ability to obtain a Working With Children Check

About You

• Previous experience in the broadcasting industry, preferably in community broadcasting with a demonstrated understanding of the role the community sector plays in the Australian media landscape. 

• Proven track record of raising advertising/sponsorship revenue at community and/or commercial media level.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strategic plan milestones and budget goals.
• High-level editorial judgement skills and the ability to contribute to a broad spectrum of community program planning.
• Experience in management of the presentation and production of local radio programs, preferably with strong on-air presentation skills.  
• Technical knowledge of broadcasting systems.
• Proven ability to lead and work effectively with a team of volunteers. 

To discuss this opportunity, please call: 

Indi Wood | Station Manager | Mobile: 0421 154 426 

Interviews to be held in the week commencing 25th August 2025. 

How to Apply 

Please submit your application via the "Apply Now" link below.