Operations Manager

Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

As part of Nine Publishing, you will join the home of Australia’s premier news mastheads, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian Financial Review, Brisbane Times, and WAtoday. 

Are you ready to drive operational excellence and bridge the gap between strategic vision and high-impact execution? Reporting to the Head of Operations & Strategic Projects, in Nine Publishing you will remove operational friction across the business, allowing subject-matter experts to focus on specialised, high-value delivery. In this newly created role, you will champion process maturity, manage strategic roadmaps, and ensure resources are transparently aligned with critical business goals.

Day to day you will:

• Lead key initiatives by acting as the central point for timelines, tasks, and roadblock removal.

• Manage risk by reporting on project outcomes, tracking risks, and escalating issues when necessary.

• Oversee, manage and maintain the Publishing Growth team's strategic roadmap.

• Optimise workflows by consolidating and governing growth processes within monday.com.

• Engage stakeholders by maintaining strong relationships and providing regular updates on project status.

What you'll bring:

• Prior experience in senior project management or operations within a growth, publishing, or digital marketing environment.

• Tech proficiency with strong skills in workflow architecture, specifically within monday.com.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate high-level business goals into operational reality.

• Collaboration skills with exceptional stakeholder management and a track record of cross-functional success.

• Future-focused leadership to guide teams through AI adoption and strategic shifts from tactical to high-value work.

• Continuous improvement focus with a keen eye for process gaps and a proactive approach to operational excellence.

• Strong attention to detail throughout your work.

Additional Information

How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

• More info at Nine Careers
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.