About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join KOJO's Sport team and lead
the technical delivery of live sporting and entertainment productions across
Melbourne, Regional Victoria and national events. We are also considering applicants in Tasmania.
This is a client-facing, hands-on leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating
and delivering technical solutions that support world-class sport presentation
and broadcast outcomes. Working closely with producers, technical teams,
venues, broadcasters and clients, you'll ensure every event is delivered
safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standard.
You'll be involved throughout the entire event lifecycle - from technical planning and
system design through to live event delivery and post-event support. The role
also plays an important part in maintaining KOJO's production infrastructure,
driving technical innovation and contributing to the ongoing development of our
national technical capability.
As part of a collaborative national team, you'll work across a broad range of projects
including permanent production facilities, outside broadcasts, fly-away
production systems, live streaming, virtual production, corporate events and
integrated broadcast solutions.
This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while delivering
some of Australia's most recognised sporting and entertainment events. As live
production operates outside traditional business hours, flexibility to work
evenings, weekends and interstate when required is essential.
You’ll bring:
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent planning, leadership and communication skills.
You'll bring, demonstrated experience in technical management within broadcast, live events or production environments. Strong knowledge of broadcast systems, IP networking and modern production technologies.
Experience coordinating technical teams, equipment and operational logistics. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in live production environments.
Strong planning, documentation and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Confidence building relationships with clients, venues, broadcasters and internal stakeholders.
The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality outcomes. A collaborative mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
The following experience will be highly regarded:
- Outside Broadcast (OB) operations
- SMPTE and RF camera systems
- SDI vision switching and routing
- MediorNet and Dante signal transport
- Broadcast communications systems
- Digital audio consoles, wireless microphones and PA systems
- Network-based system integration and control
- Hub production facilities
- Virtual production systems
- Broadcast contribution and distribution technologies
- Experience across major sporting codes including AFL, Cricket, Football, Rugby, Basketball, Netball and Golf.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of live sporting events and production projects.
- Plan and coordinate technical requirements, logistics, equipment and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with producers, client partners, technical teams, suppliers, broadcasters and venues to ensure successful event delivery.
- Develop detailed technical documentation, production plans and operational procedures.
- Manage the operation, maintenance and readiness of KOJO's technical equipment and production systems.
- Provide technical leadership during live productions, ensuring systems perform reliably under operational conditions.
- Support the design, engineering and implementation of production facilities and technical infrastructure.
- Identify opportunities to improve technical capability, operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Build trusted relationships with clients while representing KOJO as a valued technical partner.
- Mentor and support Technical Directors, Managers and Technicians across the national team.
- Contribute to a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
About KOJO (a PMY Company)
At KOJO, our dream is to be one of the world's great creative studios, captivating audiences with
creativity that influences, entertains and inspires. We live for the moment
when the story completely consumes you, and thrive at the intersection of
strategy, creativity, and technology.
We place great value on the growth of our people, the quality and diversity of our work, our
client’s success, and the positive impact we have on the community. We’ve grown
fast across Australia and New Zealand, and are now part of the PMY Group.
Our values guide everything we do; we are genuine, caring, curious and fearless. Whilst we are
in the business of creativity, we always do business with heart. Come and be
part of realising our dream to be one of the world’s greatest creative studios.
Why KOJO (a PMY Company)
- Work on exciting global projects in the live environment
- Flexible and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Collaborative, creative, and passionate team culture
- Competitive salary and employee benefits
Inclusion & Belonging
PMY Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone
feels valued and empowered to thrive. Through initiatives including our RAP
Committee, we continue to support reconciliation, inclusion, and meaningful
community impact across our business and industry.