Total 14 business management project planning job vacancies in sydney east metro locations

As a Health and Safety Business Partner, you will be part of a supportive and skilled team, providing specialist health, safety and wellbeing advice and playing a pivotal role in promoting a safe, healthy, and thriving workplace! 

Each day will be different as you work with leaders and staff across NSW and QLD to manage various safety challenges—whether it’s supporting journalists in their day-to-day news reporting or dealing with coverage of emergencies such as floods and bushfires.

Day to day, you will:

• Help deliver on the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) strategy, including driving and contributing to project/ initiative work
• Partner with leaders to integrate health and safety into daily operations
• Partner with and guide managers and employees through end-to-end health and safety management of their site and business unit/s.
• Design and implement fit for purpose controls for unique safety challenges
• Provide advice and support to leaders on HSW matters.
• Enable teams to manage risks and prioritise wellbeing proactively.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the safety management system.
• Identify, assess and respond to health and safety risks in the workplace.
• Drive best practices to maintain a safe workplace in line with Nine's objectives.

We are embarking on an HR system implementation across Nine. We are looking for a Business Analyst to work closely with our People & Culture team to deliver a series of initiatives that will be critical to set this program up for success. This is for a six month contract with the potential of extending the role to support the design, development and deployment of the system.

Day to day you will:

• Work with People & Culture, Payroll & the Business to cleanse our People data. This will involve agreeing principles, methodology and prioritisation framework to conduct the data cleanse and the coordination of a review and update of key data elements
• Agree standard definitions for common data elements, mapping data fields to our Finance system and designing a proces to maintain the people data fields that are updated.
• Work collaboratively with all Business units to understand and document their current state HR processes and be able to clearly capture varying requirements and needs across the BUs. This will include, for example: org management, onboarding, oddboarding, variations, leave management, compensation management and learning & development.
• Work with People & Culture to document and align Nine’s job architecture across the Business. This will involve defining and documenting a standard job classification framework including organising jobs into function and families.
• Identify opportunities for process standardisation across the Business.
• Work collaboratively with the People & Culture team to define the outcomes required and develop an approach to deliver against this within a defined timeframe.
• Engage with a broad variety of stakeholders at different levels, across various business units.
• Support the project team and business, building a trust relationship with ability to influence and challenge where required.

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing you will be joining a talented WHS team delivering expert HSW advice, support, and solutions to the organisation. 

As the Senior Health & Safety Business Partner you will focus on Nines Publishing, Digital, Corporate and Sales business units to create a safe, healthy, and thriving work environment. This is a varied and exciting role where no two days will be the same! You will partner with leaders, managing diverse psycho-social risk in a variety of situations - from reporters and journalists working in war zones to extreme events like floods and bushfires.

This is a unique opportunity to Join Nine on a 12 month fixed-term contract, during a time of cultural and business transformation!

Day to day you will:

• Deliver and execute the annual HSW strategy
• Partner, coach, train and guide operational leaders and employees on all areas of HSW
• Coordinate response to key risks as they arise and conduct investigations and make recommendations on controls
• Share and drive ideas and improvements, including industry best practice to contribute to the ongoing execution of the HSW strategy, aligned to the people strategy and Nine’s strategic business priorities
• Manage, coach, train and guide members of the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team
• Contribute to the design and implementation of frameworks, tools, processes and other mechanisms to ensure effective implementation and proper governance throughout Nine
• Work collaboratively with the HSW team and broader People & Culture team to ensure communications and deliverables are aligned and fit for purpose

Based in the heart of North Sydney, at our brand-new purpose-built creative campus, we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Creative Studio on a 12-month paternity leave cover. 

The Project Management team is part of Powered Studios, that sits within Powered. Powered is Nine’s Creative Solutions team, helping clients to realise big ideas in advertising across all of Nine’s ecosystem by experiencing the power of Collaboration, Creativity and Confidence. We have experts in content, client experience, strategy, creative, media production and marketing.

Day to day, we support the broadcast, digital, print and audio national agency and direct sales teams in responding to pitch work, responses and then fulfilling deliverables on Sold jobs.
The role is responsible for being the direct contact between sales and the Studios team. Working with varying stakeholders, no one day will be the same. From briefing in designers, booking in resource or working on timelines for articles. You are also responsible for quoting in the pitch stage, then managing budgets on sold work.

Work you’ll contribute to ranges from digital articles, long form, high impact print to cooking videos or social edits. Clients can be from Finance, Tech, Luxury, FMCG - the list goes on.
You take complete ownership over your campaigns, with support from the Head of Project Management.

Day to day you will: 

• Be responsible for monitoring, tracking and communicating project progress
• Be planning and coordinating project actions throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Be responsible for clear and effective job costings (including initial budget quote and post analysis reconciliation by job) 
• Booking design and development resource
• Arranging and running creative brainstorms with various stakeholders
• Entering jobs, tracking progress, quoting and booking resource within Monday.com

This is a great opportunity to join the Client Partnership team, working across our digital and publishing brands. You will be working with a close-knit high performing team as you manage
the administration of advertising campaigns and respond to client needs as required.

This team is responsible for some of the company's most prestigious lifestyle and business titles e.g. AFR Magazine, FIN Magazine, Good Weekend, Traveller and news media websites (nine.com.au and SMH & Age mastheads). 

The Client Partnership - Travel and Luxury team manage some of Nines top spending key
clients and partnerships.

Day to day you will:

• Be involved in Sales and Campaign management
• Perform administrative duties for our print and online products
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (editorial, production, other sales teams, commercial innovation, commercial operations etc.)
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Nine Publishing (formerly known as Fairfax) print and digital products within your portfolio and be confident talking to clients and responding to requests
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on sales figures as requested
• Support the Group Business Director, Client Directors and Client Partners Manager and/or Group Director with the coordination of team operations

Being part of our Nine Sales team means you will benefit from:

• Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success!
• Opportunity to build your skills by completing Sales Academy – our bespoke training and development program for Sales.
• Every day is flexible - we believe in the future of work where our work is led by task and purpose.
• Complimentary subscriptions to all our platforms including Sydney Morning Herald, AFR, The Age, Brisbane Times and WA today.
• Offices in the heart of North Sydney – within our building are our news and filming studios where all the action happens - plus views of the Harbour!
• Exclusive invitations to Nine Events – whether you are a fan of Ninja Warrior or the NRL, it could be you sitting in the audience!

Nine’s Project Delivery Team is responsible for driving the execution of technology-enabled change projects across the Group.  Its purpose is to provide project structure, visibility and robust governance in delivering initiatives within scope, budget and time.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the successful execution of projects from initiation to completion using appropriate agile and traditional delivery methods. Your expertise will contribute to Nine’s strategic goals by ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Day to day you will: 

• Lead and manage a Program of work including multiple project streams with cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, motivation and direction to ensure project outcomes

• Partner with Commercial and Transformation teams to manage the RFP process, process design and business case development for the selection of platform and system integrator 

• Proactively manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, and outcomes ensuring alignment with stakeholders and ensure scope changes are governed and controlled.

• Partner with Commercial and Transformation teams to manage the RFP process, process design and business case development for the selection of platform and system integrator 

• Monitor budgets, and provide accurate financial reporting to stakeholders. Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage budget deviations.

• Proactively identify and assess project risks, develop appropriate mitigation plans in consultation with stakeholders and implement these strategies

• Manage and collaborate with key stakeholders across Technology and the Business, from senior Executives to business SMEs and delivery resources

• Maintain open and transparent communication with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular project status updates, addressing concerns, and fostering positive relationships

• Anticipate and remove barriers along the way to keep the projects on track .

• Initiate, develop and facilitate Program Governance and reporting frameworks including working groups, steering committees, key stakeholder forums and key performance reporting including budget financials and KPI’s

• Ensure workplace health and safety compliance by adhering to Nine’s health and safety policies, guidelines and practices.

We're seeking a Head of BI to lead and inspire our team, driving critical sales insights that shape our business strategy. Your leadership will be key in guiding a talented group of professionals to deliver impactful reporting and innovative solutions.

Day to day will include but won’t  be limited to: 

• Lead and mentor a team of six professionals, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
• Generate accurate and timely sales and revenue performance reports.
• Oversee the creation and management of sales budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Track incentives and KPIs, ensuring they are met and reported effectively.
• Collaborate with technology and data teams to develop and implement advanced reporting solutions.
• Manage agency revenue tracking, providing insights into performance and opportunities.
• Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders and co-author strategies with the data team.
• Present insights and strategies to senior leadership and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Drive a customer-focused approach to delivering meaningful and usable reporting solutions.
• Ensure adherence to data governance principles, minimising risk across reporting processes.

Nine Plus is a national sales team within Nine. The Nine Plus team connect the country’s 40,000 small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with:

• Nine Television (9HD, 9Gem, 9Go, 9Life, 9Rush, 9Now)
• Nine Radio (2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR)
• Nine Publishing (The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian Financial Review, The Sun Herald, Domain, Good Weekend, Sunday Life, Traveller and many more)
• Nine Digital (9news.com.au, nine.com.au, smh.com.au, afr.com.au, caradvice.com.au, 9Honey.com.au and many more

The role of Senior Business Manager-Nine Plus is to work closely with the Group Business Director - with key tasks in achieving revenue targets.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet or exceeding your budget each month, quarter and year
• Be committed to over achieving both your individual and the team’s monthly revenue targets
• Represent the Nine Plus brand within the market, having a strong and reputable market presence
• Clear understanding of all of Nine’s wider products spanning Broadcast, Publishing, Radio and Digital
• Present a minimum of 5 weekly pro-active ideas and strategies to generate new business
• Other duties as reasonably required

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our Television Finance team at Nine. Reporting to the Finance Manager – Local Productions, you will be pivotal in ensuring the financial health of your designated programs and will play a key role in enhancing our finance and business partnership across the programming space.  Local Productions include Nine’s internally produced programs (including The Block, Travel Guides) and external programs (including MAFS, Lego Masters).

You will:

• Undertake monthly reviews of departmental and program expenses, and analyse variances against the budget and forecast for both P&L departments and WIP projects

• Develop precise annual departmental and program budgets, covering all essential costs including salaries, production costs and internal resources

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including program and property WIP accounts

• Prepare and present monthly departmental management accounts and program cost reporting to department heads and key users of financial information

• Undertake monthly expenditure forecasts, for both P&L departments and WIP projects

• Provide explanation of variances to budget, including headcount analysis

• Undertake weekly and monthly cash flow reporting and coordination with Accounts Payable

• Obtain expenditure approval, including petty cash and debit card reconciliations and journals

• Business partner with Production Staff to support with program budgets, reporting, talent payments and analysis

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Television Finance team at Nine. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager – News and Current Affairs, you will be pivotal in delivering the financial results for Television Finance.

From month-end reporting to forecasting and budgeting, to suggesting efficiencies and understanding the products that are News and Current Affairs, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of the individual departments as well as enhancing the finance and business partnership efforts company-wide.

You will:

• Provide month end reporting and analysis for the News and Current Affairs Departments including Today Show, A Current Affair, Today Extra, and Sixty Minutes – liaising with the Executive Producers and Unit Managers for these productions.
• Analyse monthly expenses, variance analysis
• ensuring budget alignment and identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Present to Department Managers / Executive Producers actuals and forecast position to identify any financial concerns, suggest improvements and implement agreed changes on a regular basis.
• Identify areas for improvement & strategies to streamline processes & business requirements within News and Current Affairs.
• Be responsible for the financial statements of the LA & London Bureaus. Provide the month end review of the London and LA Bureau trial balance and communicate, review, advise and process the month end accounts.
• Preparation and/or guidance in the News and Current Affairs staff approval paperwork process, liaising with People and Culture, and ensuring compliance against the relevant award.
• Develop precise annual departmental bottom up budgets, covering all essential costs along with identifying areas of efficiency 
• Build strong relationships with key News and Current Affair genre team members including News Directors, Executive Producers, Unit Managers, and key senior producers.
• Foster a culture of improvement and collaboration within the finance team.
• Ensure strict compliance with control frameworks and adapt to evolving standards.
• Mentor the Management Accountant – News and Current Affairs, providing training and guidance.
• Other duties as reasonably required.

From a business partnering perspective, you will excel in managing internal and external relationships, supporting business partners with accurate financial insights, and effectively communicating financial analysis to senior stakeholders. You will be able to adapt to the differing situations/scenarios that may present to you. Additionally, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying efficiencies within the News & Current Affairs function.

Nine Plus is a national direct sales team within Nine, connecting the country’s 40,000 small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with: 

• Nine Television (9HD, 9Gem, 9Go, 9Life, 9Rush, 9Now) 
• Nine Radio (2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR) 
• Nine Publishing (The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian Financial Review, The Sun Herald, Domain, Good Weekend, Sunday Life, Traveller and many more) 
• Nine Digital (9news.com.au, nine.com.au, smh.com.au, afr.com.au, 9Honey.com.au and many more)

The role of Senior Business Manager - Television, is to work closely with the Director of Sales in managing the existing clientele database, while also identifying new business opportunities in order to achieve monthly revenue targets. 

Our Sales Executives deliver market leading solutions while ensuring great service and results for our customers. Having a strong desire to seek new business opportunities is of significant importance to the company. This is a role for a passionate and experienced Sales Executive who is excited and driven by emerging trends and technologies.

Role Responsibilities 

• Identify opportunities for new business growth 
• Build and maintain effective relationships with independent agencies and direct advertisers
• Have a strong understanding of the Australian media industry and its buying models
• Ability to represent the Nine brand in market through proactive presentations to potential advertisers 
• Managing a pipeline of briefs and proactive ideas to meet and exceed revenue targets
• Demonstrate a positive and professional communication style 
• Lead, manage and guide a direct report in an Account Executive

An exciting and fast paced opportunity for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Television Finance team at Nine.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager – Reporting & Planning, you will be pivotal in delivering the financial results, forecasts & budget for Television Finance and will collaborate closely with the Television Finance, Group and Planning teams in the achievement of the finance objectives at Nine.

Day to day you will:

• Work closely with the different teams within the TV finance function across Local Productions, News & Current Affairs, Sport and Broadcast Operations to deliver financial results and forecasts
• Perform the Television Revenue reconciliation and program revenue analytics, understanding the key drivers of revenue 
• Assist in the annual budget process and consolidation of the Total TV budget deliverables, 5YP target tracking and CFO reporting requirements
• Manage network P&L items including defamation, annual & long service leave, and statutory licenses
• Have ownership of the TV associates accounting and forecasting, including analysis of their results and liaising with the external finance teams
• Collaborate for the ongoing maintenance of the consolidated TV P&L and Balance Sheets and team deliverables to Group Head Office
• Drive enhancements in reporting and analysis processes to optimise efficiency

Nine’s People and Culture Team are embedded across the Nine business.  As true partners to the business, we deliver a best-in-class service, shaping both people and business strategy across all of Nine’s assets. 

An exciting opportunity has come up for someone to step into a 12 months Parental Leave cover as People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner, and truly make an impact on business and commercial outcomes.

The P&C Business Partner will partner with Nine’s Radio, Finance & Sales teams across Australia -  creating and delivering people strategy across all three businesses, as well as managing all Learning & Development programs across the remit. 

Working with our Talk Radio Stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, you will partner directly with the Managing Director of Nine Radio and play a key role on the Radio Leadership Team to create and implement people strategy across Nine Radio, as well as taking the lead on People Strategy with our Finance Leadership team. 

Additionally, this role plays a critical part in the Learning & Development of our National Sales Team. Line managing our Training Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and executing a full suite of learning content, modules and programs to upskill the teams in line with business objectives and strategy. 

This role would suit an experienced P&C Business Partner with previous experience partnering with Senior Executives and an interest in Learning & Development. 

The ideal candidate will have the ability to operate at a strategic level, manage through ambiguity and complexity - whilst not being afraid to roll up their sleeves and jump into the detail. 

Responsibilities 

• Working with the Head of People and Culture, develop people strategies across Sales, Radio & Finance that enables us to attract, develop  and retain key talent - which is tailored to the individual business needs

• Sitting across leadership teams in Radio & Finance, partner with senior stakeholders to understand the individual strategic challenges of each business unit and create people strategy to allow the achievement of commercial and business outcomes 

• Take a lead role in the design, creation and implementation of Learning & Development programs across Sales (Sales Academy), Create learning content, identify external providers and deliver a learning framework aligned to Sales strategy and future skills building 

• Create and deliver learning programs as needed across Finance & Radio gaining buy in from senior stakeholders and momentum in delivery, engagement and embedding 

• Create, drive and deliver key people initiatives across the business, including Performance & Development plans, Leadership capability, Talent & Succession, Health & wellbeing and Reward & Recognition programs  

• Provide day-to-day advice and support to People Leaders (e.g., coaching, counselling,  career development, disciplinary actions) with the ability to challenge, and influence, driving engagement with the sales teams.

• Drive engagement with the business units through communications, regular information updates and listening strategies

• Positively contribute to the development of an engaged and aligned Nine culture by role-modelling our Values and Behaviours

• Embed a high-performance culture through coaching leaders to manage performance

• Work with the broader People and Culture team to support company wide initiatives in collaboration with the COE’s including Leadership Development, Development Conversations, Employee Engagement and Talent Acquisition initiatives 

The role of the Business Manager-Nine Plus is to work closely with the Group Business Director- with key tasks in achieving revenue targets.

Day to day you will:

• Be committed to over achieving both your individual and the team’s monthly revenue targets
• Represent the Nine Plus brand within the market, having a strong and reputable market presence 
• Maintain a clear understanding of all of Nine’s wider products spanning Broadcast, Publishing, Radio and Digital
• Present a minimum of 5 weekly pro-active ideas and strategies to generate new business