Apply now Job no: 505306 Work type: Ongoing Full Time Location: Sydney Categories: IT/Technology, Production/Content, Information Management (Library/Archives) Location: Sydney Ongoing, Full-Time / Hybrid Working Base salary $77k - $86k The Role We’re looking for a passionate and detail-focused Content Navigator to join our Sydney newsroom. Reporting to the Content Management Lead, you’ll play a key role in documenting Australia’s history and ensuring it remains accessible for generations to come. As part of a collaborative national Content Navigation team, you’ll work closely with journalists and producers to make ABC content easy to find, share, and reuse across platforms. Your day will be varied: managing metadata, maintaining digital archives, and supporting daily editorial output to keep the ABC’s rich content accurate, discoverable, and ready to bring stories to life. You’ll also assist with content appraisal and retention, support migration across systems such as Stratus, and CoDA, and contribute to improving metadata quality and consistency across news workflows. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, working on site at both Ultimo and Parramatta ABC offices, with two rostered offsite days per week . This role includes weekend shifts (approximately one per month), rotating late shifts (approximately one per week) and some Public Holidays. Job Description: 50068377 NSW CONTENT NAVIGATOR .pdf About You You’re organised, adaptable, and passionate about preserving the stories that shape Australia’s identity. With excellent communication skills and a systems-savvy, analytical mindset, you thrive in a fast-paced newsroom where priorities can shift quickly. Qualifications or equivalent experience in Library, Archives, Information Management, or Broadcasting. Strong understanding of content management and metadata principles, applied across a range of digital media formats. Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and maintain accuracy under pressure. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and flexible approach to teamwork. A commitment to the ABC’s Values – Aim High, Think Differently, Take Ownership, Deliver Together – and to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace. What we can offer you: 15.4% ABC Nominated super. A key role helping to preserve Australia’s cultural and journalistic content A supportive, collaborative national team Flexible hybrid working arrangements (up to two rostered days WFH) Opportunities for professional growth and development A workplace that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and creativity About ABC Product & Technology: The Product & Technology (P&T) division is responsible for delivering the technology and services that enable the ABC to fulfil its creative, strategic and business goals. The scope of activities and responsibilities of the P&T division range from keeping ABC programs and services on-air and on-line, to delivering on key projects, as well as assisting in setting the technology strategy and architecture for the ABC. More Info: In line with our focus on diversity, 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. If you want to know more, please contact Brett Whyte, Recruitment Specialist – Enabling Divisions via whyte.brett@abc.net.au To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position. Advertised: 02 Mar 2026 2:15 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 16 Mar 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
