Head News Transformation & Business Planning

Job title: Head News Transformation & Business Planning

Company: Australian Broadcasting Corporation


Job description: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Leadership

• Full Time, Permanent Role
• Leadership role – Salary Commensurate with Experience
• Ultimo, Sydney: Convenient CBD location (near Central Station)
• Be a part of Australia’s independent national broadcaster

The RoleABC, Australia’s trusted source for news and information, is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as the Head of News Transformation & Business Planning based in Sydney.In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic business planning, implementing transformation initiatives, and operational excellence within ABC NEWS Reporting directly to the Director of News, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of news delivery and ensuring ABC NEWS remains at the forefront of innovation and excellence.The Job

• Strategic Business Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive business plans that align with ABC’s vision and mission, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources and the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Transformation Leadership: Working alongside the Transformation Office, spearhead transformative projects and initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, embrace technological advancements, and deliver exceptional news experiences across all platforms.
• Operational Excellence: Continuously assess and optimise operational processes, drive the development and implementation of systems and workflows, leading to efficiencies and the seamless integration of cross-functional teams
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with senior leadership, news teams, and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation, efficiency, and success.

Position Description:About You
You are a visionary leader with a commitment to shaping the future of news and can deliver exceptional news experiences to audiences across Australia.You’ll have:

• Proven leadership in business improvement and transformation
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement across organisational levels
• Strategic thinker with success in complex environments
• Experienced in leading and developing high-performance teams
• Strong project management abilities
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Innovative and results-driven professional
• Exceptional communicator adaptable to various audiences

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

About ABC News
Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia’s most trusted and diverse news organisation.More info:
In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or have accessibility requirements please contactIf you want to know more, please contact Vanessa Macbean, Chief of Staff to Director News via We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 17th February 2025Advertised: 03 Feb 2025 3:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Feb 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Expected salary:

Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:15:47 GMT

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