Development Manager

Job no : 505023

Work type : Contract Full Time

Location : Sydney

Categories : Production / Content Projects Strategy & Planning Commissioning / Content Development

• Ultimo Location
• Salary commensurate with experience(dependent on experience)
• Contract for approximately 6 months

Ready to hit the ground running ABCs Children & Family Commissioning team is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Development Manager to lead the development of specific content made for childrens audiences.

This is a fast-paced 6-month contract where youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of childrens contentboth internally and through partnerships with independent assess the suitability and viability of both solicited and unsolicited program proposals providing insightful analysis and clear communication to support decision-making. Working closely with the Content Coordinator youll manage the external submissions portal and input information in Children & Family databases facilitate assessment workflow and chair regular submissions meetings.

Youll have exceptional organisational and project management skills a flair for creative assessment and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Leadership experience market awareness of the Australian and international childrens content production sector and a deep enthusiasm for childrens and family programming are essential. Knowledge of all stages of productionincluding script editing casting and animation processesis highly valued.

If you bring proven experience in scripted content development thrive under pressure and have a high-level experience and enthusiasm for childrens and family content programming we want to hear from you.

Step into a role where your ideas matter and your impact is feltapply now and help shape the stories that inspire Australias next generation.

Position Description : DEVELOPMENT

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.

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If you want to know more please contact Michelle Challans Recruitment Lead Screen and Audio via

We are unable to accept email applications please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

For more information on working at the ABC visit respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applications Close : 11 : 55pm Wednesday 15 October

Advertised :

08 Oct 2025 12 : 00 PM

AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close :

15 Oct 2025 11 : 55 PM

AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Spring,Fundraising,.NET,Management Experience,ABAP,Salesforce,SAP S / 4HANA,SAP ERP,Software Development,Grant Writing,Child Protective Services,P&L Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1