INTRODUCTION

Katherine Community Radio Inc (broadcasting as ‘Katherine FM’) is seeking to fill an exciting new position to coordinate the functions of our growing station in our remote, top-end town.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about community and the power of bringing people together through local stories, voices and music. The Station Coordinator will work alongside and in support of our volunteers and stakeholders to oversee and build this community resource.

• This is a part-time position (20hours per week) with highly flexible arrangements
• Pay rate SCHADS Award, Community Worker, level 6.1
• Contract to June 2026 with extension dependent on funding.
• Four weeks annual leave.

ABOUT KATHERINE FM

Katherine Community Radio has been broadcasting for over 30 years, currently on 101.3FM locally and digitally on iHeartRadio. We are a not-for-profit community association currently run by dedicated volunteers and presenters. Katherine FM has developed a solid base of local sponsors who have been the financial bedrock of our station for many years. Our facilities allow for local voices to be heard on air and around the world.

BACKGROUND TO THE STATION COORDINATOR ROLE

In November 2024 Katherine FM was successful in securing a Community Broadcasting Foundation, Development Grant to financially support this Station Coordinator position. Despite strong volunteer input over many years, the Committee of Management recognised the limits of volunteer time and how this affects the station's ability to make the most of the opportunities that present in our community. As a result, this role - a dedicated and paid employee to oversee core station functions and build where possible – was developed and funded.

The Station Coordinator will report to and be supported the Katherine FM Committee of Management.

ABOUT YOU

The right candidate will be a highly independent worker with excellent organisation skills and who understands the importance of organisational policies and procedures.

They will be able to work in a positive way with people from all walks of life.

There is no requirement to have a background in media or community broadcasting, although this will be seen very positively. The right candidate will however be a fast learner and able to adapt and learn new skills, including the range technical skills and organisational requirements of broadcasting.

FLEXIBLE ROLE

This role is designed to be highly flexible to support a part-time worker. The structure of the how the 20 hour working week is completely open to negotiation. Part use of hours as Work From Home will be considered.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in delivering community projects
• Proven ability to communicate with diverse groups of stakeholders, staff and management, government, and other agencies.
• Proven ability to show initiative and work independently to achieve outcomes.
• Proven ability to use common computer tools and functions, including social media.
• Knowledge and experience of community and government grant funding opportunities.

• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team, including with volunteers.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrated ability to manage a project or senior role in organisation (community or private business).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a professional setting with members of the community, including diverse cohorts of the community.
• Demonstrated experience to work with limited supervision and take initiative.
• Demonstrated experience taking a leading role in a small team (professionally or elsewhere).
• Proven ability to use common computer tools and functions, including social media.
• Current holder of (or willingness to undertake) a Working with Children Clearance Notice.

Questions about this role can be emailed to the Committee of Management, Chairperson at [email protected] using the subject line: Station Coordinator - Katherine enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.