Southern Cross Austereo
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    62%
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    72%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    3.8(78 ratings)
    Career development
    3.4(78 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.9(78 ratings)
    Management
    3.5(78 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.8(78 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    4.1(78 ratings)
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    2.0
    Content Producer
    Jan 2026
    Sydney NSW 20003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Do not work at SCA in Sydney, the grass is much greener
    The good thingsgreat perks for music lovers
    The challengesToxic work culture, leaders don't allow for creative thinking, some of the most smug and obnoxious people I've ever worked with.
    1.0
    Promotions Manager
    Jun 2025
    Newcastle NSW 2300Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Mental heath will disappear. Management great at selling the job - not great at knowing the job they are selling. No employee support or progression.Onboarding is non-existent nor is any formal training for the role. Workplace culture is celebrated but certainly not appropriate. Many unhappy employees, evidence of exclusion and degrading behaviour. No pathways for career progression or processes to help employees achieve goals/move further in their career. HR are aware of local office issues and employee surveys also show these results and no direct action taken. Individual teams do not work together with poor communication, lack of procedure and management do not correct this. It is visually and verbally evident many people are unhappy with no opportunity or anywhere to go. Management teams recommend “just quiting” if the employee is unhappy which is a very privileged comment from management when there is such a vast salary difference.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Technology Lead
    May 2025
    Sydney NSW 20004 to 5 years in the role, former employee
    Great for a year and a half when the team was full and we had direction, then nothing but downhill from there with heavy redundancies and a 'do as we say' culture with managers all over the shop and only looking after themselves and their objectives (and backs)... They had people listening out to what the staff were saying and reporting back to managers... 'that' type of culture
    The good thingsLike everywhere you go, a good ground of work friend until they all get let go and you're left with a skeleton team and dealing with offshore developers.
    The challengesManagers at the top, drip feed below. Lots of Games being played, lots of people being let go, no real direction, there are a lot of manager offsite meetings setting 'strategy' yet it's never understood as it's weak One step forrward two steps back Confusing work environment and no great culture
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Schedule Coordinator
    Mar 2025
    Canberra ACT 26001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Work like a dog, treated like a dog.
    The good thingsThe stability of the role, everyone is always leaving so you'll never be without a job!
    The challengesI have never been so bored in my life. The challenges are the lack of communication and respect for their staff. We are expected to do overtime with no communication, as well as this the staff act like high schoolers. No issues are ever resolved, HR is online.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    General Manager
    Mar 2024
    Albany WA 63305 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Started a dream, ended a nightmare.
    The good thingsAs long as you are in the right job with the right people, everything will be fine.
    The challengesA toxic 'positivity' culture which means the company is incapable of explaining things openly and clearly. It will always default to defending itself first and foremost, regardless of the human cost.
    8 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Digital System Administrator
    Feb 2024
    Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Best culture, modern tech, generous amenities and lovely place to work for
    The good thingsIt is one of the best places to work for a large team but is very nimble
    The challengesThe position did not match my skill set and therefore I departed from the company
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Account Manager
    Jul 2023
    Subiaco WA 6008Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Amazing culture, welcoming and friendly people, great work-life balance.
    The good thingsI love working at SCA, the people are super welcoming and the culture is great. It's nice to work for a company that prioritises innovation and cares for the growth and wellbeing of it's employees.
    The challengesThere are a lot of different processes to learn, but the company has an extensive onboarding program so you're supported and encouraged during the journey.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Traffic Controller
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I finally found my forever company
    The good thingsThe culture and the learning
    The challengesCareer development, asking management info about progressing into different departments
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Accounts payable officer
    Jul 2022
    I have been working for Southern Cross Austereo for 22 years in various positions and obviously love working for them.
    The good thingsGood job security, opportunity to try different positions within the company, good work/home life balance, ability to work independently but within a team.
    The challengesDon't really have anything to put because everything can be discussed with my managers and is usually resolved.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Digital Technology
    Dec 2021
    Great work culture and good flexibility
    The good thingsIt provides a good work and life balance, flexibility to work from home, fun and vibrant work culture, good learning opportunities.
    The challengesDigital technology itself is a great challenge, so need to be prepared for the change.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Promotions Coordinator
    Mar 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Fun, vibrant, friendly workplace.
    The good thingsGood work culture. Always new and exciting events happening
    The challengesWorking with management. Felt that their was a hierarchy in the workplace.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Account Manager
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great people. Great Product.
    The good thingsThe people that make up SCA are amazing. Such a passionate group.
    The challengesThe media market economy is challenging.
    3 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Manager
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great company to work for
    The good thingsEnvironment, people, equality, diversity,
    The challengesWorking for in-house operations one may end up doing more their primary roles and responsibilities
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Journalist Grade 1
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    An organisation that talks a lot about helping it’s people but doesn’t live by it. Full of empty promises.
    The good thingsSome of the people are good
    The challengesThe expected workload, especially considering the pay
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Creative Copywriter
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Loved the whole experience
    The good thingsGreat working culture
    The challengesTime management ...work life balance
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Content Producer
    Feb 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Salary could be higher for what was required but overall a great company to work for.
    The good thingsGreat culture and environment. Awesome group of people to work with.
    The challengesLack of progression in certain fields.
    5.0
    Sales Coordinator
    Feb 2020
    Best place I have ever worked!
    The good thingsGreat team culture. Flexible workplace. Lots of opportunity for growth.
    The challengesNone that I have faced so far.
    4.0
    Sales Coordinator
    Feb 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Five years strong and hoping to stay happy and retire here!
    The good thingsThe people in my workplace are supportive, caring and team-orientated. As in any job there are ups and downs, co-workers that just aren't on the same work environment page, so when everyone is it makes for an enjoyable, productive day. Also having the ability to mix roles up and venture into other departments.
    The challengesNot having enough staff to do the jobs requested. Feeling like top management forget what it's like for the people down the pole. But we have the ability to put these views forward to change the culture and they are listened to, even if not addressed straight away,
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Agency Manager
    Feb 2020
    I learn something new every day, even after 14 years!
    The good thingsGreat place to work, fun and motivated team, always something exciting happening and everyday brings something different.
    The challengesThe specialised computer programs can be challenging.
    5.0
    Research Analyst
    Jan 2020
    Flexibility and continuous learning the best things
    The good thingsI've worked at SCA for 17 years in a variety of roles. The best thing about my current role is the flexibility I'm granted. I work from home remotely and work around my kids which is paramount to family harmony. It also means I am the most productive I can be. When I was working in the office, it was always a really fun environment, plenty going on and fantastic people. There's always something new to learn which is fantastic.
    The challengesIt's a very fast paced working environment with things changing regularly. If you're okay dealing with change and happy to pivot frequently then it's fine.
    5.0
    Finance Department
    Jan 2020
    I love coming to work every day...
    The good thingsI love working at SCA. I love the people and the culture. I love it adaptive nature.
    The challengesCommunication across the number of markets at times can be challenging, but it is getting better
    3.0
    IT Service Desk Operator
    Nov 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Overall a great company, missing some key requirements for keeping good staff.
    The good thingsHad a good atmosphere.
    The challengesIssues with workload from management and salary
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    N/A
    Nov 2019
    Good place to work if you want to progress in journalism. However, the culture was a big issue.
    The good thingsExciting and challenging.
    The challengesPoor culture and lack of mentoring.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Finance Role
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Some staff are nice
    The good thingsBroadbeach office Close to No name lane coffee shop
    The challengesArchaic systems Poor training Double handling
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Digital Test Analyst
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great company to work with
    The good thingsWork life balance is great.
    The challengesWorking from home option is not available for contractor.
    1.0
    Sales Executive
    Sep 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    35 years in sales & this is the worst employer I have encountered.
    The good thingsNice office, about the only good thing there.
    The challengesVindictive staff who all think they are managers. Excessive meetings.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Assistant
    Sep 2019
    Average
    The good thingsI was always busy which made the days go fast
    The challengesUnfair treatment that was not dealt with well by management
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    NOC Technician
    May 2019
    former employee
    Good for a career start but one should move within 2 years working there
    The good thingsdiverse culture, colleagues are generally friendly
    The challengesupskilling opportunity, lack of career growth
    2.0
    Accounts Receivable Clerk
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I enjoyed my time there but struggled with management's perceptions.
    The good thingsTeam mates are great to work with, some management could do with training in this aspect and the way they treat staff. Great perks but morale needs attention.
    The challengesStaff morale is low due to the management skills in the building.
    4.0
    Middle manager
    Apr 2019
    All Australia5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Great company, pay should def be higher, but everything else is on point, good development structure.
    The good thingsProgressive company working hard on people and culture Fun work environment and good product Some high quality leaders and access to people and networks.
    The challengesSalaries in some cases are well below par Business is pulling some sectors out of the dark ages, which is actually a positive
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