Organisation : Radio Skid Row
Location : Sydney (Marrickville)
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Fundraising, Management, Operations Management, Program Coordination & Management, Volunteer Management
Sector : Community Development, Indigenous, Media, Social Enterprise, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 20 Mar, 2025
About the organisation
Since its inception in 1983, Radio Skid Row has consistently served the most disadvantaged and marginalised in Sydney’s inner west, inner city and south-eastern suburbs. The majority of our programming features broadcasters from diverse cultural backgrounds and local communities, reflecting our unique cultural, social and political landscape. We engage our communities through talk shows, cultural programs, community news, music and interviews with local musicians, activists, artists, community leaders and community members.
Radio Skid Row is a fixture of the local community, hosting live events and outside broadcasts. We collaborate with multicultural groups to provide a broad range of ethnic programming, including languages with no other representation in Sydney, e.g. Nepalese, Sierra Leone, Niue and Maori programs. Our pioneering legacy in Indigenous broadcasting, through our early days with Radio Redfern and coverage of the 1988 Bicentennial protests, continues as we champion Indigenous voices with shows like ‘Blak Friday’ and ‘Koori Connection’.
About the role
Job Description:
Radio Skid Row is seeking a part-time Station Manager to lead the station’s operations, fundraising efforts, and strategic growth. This role involves overseeing daily operations, financial management, staff and volunteers, grant coordination, and technical oversight, while working closely with the Board and community stakeholders.
We are looking for a strategic, community-driven leader who is passionate about social justice and grassroots media. This role is challenging but rewarding, requiring a combination of strong leadership, organisational, and fundraising skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day station operations, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Manage fundraising activities, coordinating staff and volunteers to achieve financial goals.
- Lead grant writing and coordination, ensuring successful applications and program delivery.
- Supervise staff, volunteers, and contractors, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Work with the Treasurer and accountant to prepare budgets and oversee finances.
- Provide technical oversight, working with contractors and advising the Board on equipment needs.
- Collaborate with the Board and committees to support governance, policy development, and strategic planning.
Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven leadership experience in community media, non-profit management, or a similar field.
- Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and financial management.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with experience working with volunteers and diverse communities.
- Ability to manage operations and develop strategic policies for a dynamic media organisation.
- Understanding of technical broadcast requirements and ability to work with technical teams.
- Commitment to social justice and the values of community broadcasting.
Position Details
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Pay: $46.15 per hour + 11% superannuation
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a letter addressing the selection criteria before the closing date.
Please quote in application: Station Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Indigenous, #Media, #Social_Enterprise, #Youth_and_Young_People
