3MDR Station Manager Opportunity
Written by 3MDR on November 25, 2022
There’s a fantastic opportunity at 3MDR!!
With our beloved Phil looking to new opportunities in 2023, we have begun the process of looking for our new Station Manager… Is it you, or someone you know?
Keen to know more??? Here’s all the details, including how to apply!!
3MDR – Station Manager
- Hybrid Working
- Part-time, 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week)
- $59,280 pro-rata + superannuation
About 3MDR and Community Radio Sector
3MDR 97.1fm is a community radio station giving an independent voice to the community of Mount Dandenong and surrounds since the mid-1980s. Community broadcasting plays a vital role in connecting people to their community, which became evident during the recent pandemic with radio operations continuing through out.
With a radio licence covering much of the Shire of Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Shire, as well as parts of both City of Casey and Knox City Council, we are broadcasting form our studio at the historic Forest Park Homestead, Upwey, in the foothills of Mount Dandenong. We pride ourselves on our representation of community and our role in promoting and supporting local artists, environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion within our community. As a sector we actively promote community access and participation, and volunteers play a major role in the operations of community broadcasting stations.
Upwey is home to some great eateries, cafes and bars and has an active creative community.
About The Role
The Station Manager is a leadership role, responsible for the day-to-day operations that keep 3MDR on the air. This position reports directly to the Committee of Management and leads a small team of 2 part-time staff. As well as the day-to-day operations the Station Manager will work with staff to strengthen community connections, engage and work with 3MDR volunteers and provide advice and support to the Committee of Management in the implementation of 3MDR’s Strategic Plan.
Skills & Experience Required To Perform This Role
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and effectively partnering to
- influence decision-making
- Demonstrated leadership of a small team, including good understanding of workplace safety requirements
- Demonstrated experience in an office environment, e.g. answering calls, managing
- information, preparing basic reports
- Experience in community radio, or similar experience in volunteer led organisations, Not for Profit or Public sector
- Demonstrated experience in financial management, managing accounts including both revenue and expenditure
What This Role Can Offer
- Flexibility, we are able to be flexible about the when the 30 hours are worked each week and there may be some ability to work part of that time at home.
- Opportunities for training
- A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
For more information please contact Phil via 9752 5637 or office@3mdr.com
Applications close: Midnight on 14/12/2022
How to apply:
Please email Patrick on patrickcom@3MDR.com with a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.
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