Role Overview

At KOJO, our purpose is to captivate audiences globally with creativity that influences, entertains and inspires. How we work is just as important as what we deliver, we value being genuine, constantly curious, caring and fearless in everything we do.

The Senior Technical Manager QLD is responsible for overseeing all technical requirements across Queensland while contributing to KOJO’s national technical leadership. This is a hybrid strategic and hands-on role that combines technical expertise, operational oversight and people leadership.

In Queensland, you will lead the technical delivery of KOJO’s event presentation across all sports and clubs. You will provide technical design input, implementation oversight and ongoing maintenance support for Stadiums Queensland production suites, as well as Fly Away Kits and installed infrastructure at venues including Kayo Stadium and AB Field.

As a senior leader within the technical and production teams, you will drive high performance standards, ensure technical readiness for event delivery, and support continuous improvement across our production models.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Oversee the technical delivery of KOJO’s event presentations across QLD sports and club clients.

• Lead technical planning of events to ensure the correct equipment, systems and crew are available and prepared for event days.

• Prepare and maintain production systems for events, ensuring reliability and operational excellence.

• Act as a key point of escalation for the QLD technical team.

• Undertake match day roles as required, including Technical Manager and Broadcast Engineer.

• Design, build and maintain permanent and temporary sports presentation production set-ups (Video Engineer function).

Infrastructure, Systems & Maintenance

• Provide input into technical design and implementation across:

• Stadiums Queensland production suites

• KOJO fly-away kits

• Installed infrastructure across venues

• Lead day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of installed infrastructure.

• Manage and maintain modern broadcast production systems including (but not limited to):

• SMPTE and RF Camera Chains

• HD-SDI vision switchers and routers

• Riedel Mediornet and Dante signal transport systems

• Matric intercom systems

• Audio systems (digital consoles, wireless microphones, IEM systems, on-field foldback, PA)

• Network-based system integration and control

• Hub production facilities

• Virtual production systems

• Contribute to recommendations for new equipment purchases to reduce Cost of Sale and improve capability.

National Technical Leadership

Working closely with the Head of Technical Services and the senior technical leadership team, you will:

• Provide oversight and guidance to KOJO’s national technical teams.

• Contribute to the development of broadcast models for live events and pre-recorded programs.

• Provide technical consulting and design input for KOJO and external client projects.

• Identify workflow efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives across production models.

Resource Planning & Logistics

• Work closely with the Operations & Logistics Coordinator to:

• Resource in-house technical teams across KOJO events.

• Maximise internal capability and reduce external costs.

• Ensure equipment is allocated, moved and managed efficiently.

• Ensure appropriate sourcing and assignment of costs and quotes.

• Assist Producers in identifying creative, practical and budget-conscious technical solutions.

• Support Producers and technical teams in sourcing, vetting and crewing freelance technical resources.

Reporting & Forward Planning

• Provide regular reporting and communication to the KOJO Sport Management Team.Ensure forward planning to adequately resource current and future pipeline work.

• Contribute to building scalable, sustainable operational models to support business growth.

This role requires strategic foresight and the ability to anticipate future technical and resourcing needs across a growing event portfolio.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead the QLD technical and content teams to deliver at a consistently high standard.

• Support structured learning and development pathways to build technical capability.

• Mentor team members and foster a culture of accountability, curiosity and innovation.

• Be a positive, connected and influential leader within the broader KOJO team.

Client Relationships & Representation

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and venue stakeholders, including Stadiums QLD.

• Work closely with key technical and operational stakeholders to deliver major events.

• Confidently present KOJO’s technical capability and strategic thinking to stakeholders at all levels — from executives to operational delivery teams.

• Position KOJO as a trusted and valued technical and production partner.

About You

You are both a leader and a practitioner, equally comfortable setting strategic direction and being “on the tools” to deliver outcomes.

You bring:

• Strong planning, documentation and fault-finding skills.

• Advanced problem-solving capability and attention to detail.

• A deep interest in emerging broadcast and in-stadia technologies.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to positively influence stakeholders.

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the broader KOJO team.

• Resilience, adaptability and a sense of humour under pressure.

As the nature of sports production demands, this role requires flexibility, including non-standard work hours, weekend commitments and occasional interstate and international travel.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Out of hours work, intrastate, interstate and potentially international travel will be required in order to meet the requirements of the role.

• A valid Working With Children’s Check is required. 

• Where pre-approved by your manager and in accordance with our policy, any additional hours worked to meet our operational requirements in excess of reasonable additional hours will accrue time in lieu.
  

KOJO VALUES

GENUINE

Authentic, honest and transparent. We do business with heart.

CURIOUS

We’re always searching, learning and discovering new ideas, processes and ways to collaborate.

CARING

We care about the welfare and growth of our people, the quality of our work and the partnerships we create with our clients. 

FEARLESS

A culture of experimentation, pushing the boundaries and freeing our people to have the confidence and support to be bold. We embrace failure as a part of our creative journey..