Job no: 504955 Work type: Contract Part Time Location: Brisbane Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content Southbank, Brisbane QLD Location Only Part time (4 days per week) - on site Fixed term - 3 months Base salary $96K to $105K (paid on a pro rata basis) The Role We are looking for a highly experienced, talented journalist/producer to write and produce well researched, sophisticated and comprehensive briefs that engage and inform an audience for Life Matters. A willingness to be trained in studio operation for live and pre-recorded interviews (panelling) is essential. AboutYou: Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. Proven capacity for highly creative leadership and the ability to design and produce an engaging and entertaining radio program that meets the needs and interests of the target audience. Advanced journalistic skills, excellent news sense and advanced editorial judgement. Daily radio experience with a good network of contacts. Proven ability to work independently to produce sophisticated and comprehensive briefs on complex topics for longer format interviews under broad direction. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work quickly and accurately. Position Description: 30005171 SENIOR PRODUCER, LIFE MATTERS BACKFILL.pdf About the Role Provide high level editorial and significant creative input to the Life Matters program team, assisting with the development of program design, style and philosophy. Generate, research and produce original story ideas, interviews and panel discussions, producing sophisticated and comprehensive briefs in a timely manner on complex topics in social affairs and public policy, consumer affairs and cultural issues. Provide editorial guidance and supervision to more junior staff and assist them as required with training. Work effectively with the presenter, provide in-studio direction live to air, and manage all inputs to the program when required. When rostered on carry out studio direction and operation (panelling) for live and prerecorded interviews. Input and publish stories in Core 10 About ABC Audio 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 LGBTQIA individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce. To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements, please contact accessibility@abc.net.au If you want to know more, please contact Maria Tickle, A/ Manager Society & Culture on tickle.maria@abc.net.au 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. Advertised: 09 Sep 2025 12:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 15 Sep 2025 5:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time