BBC Studios Productions Australia has expanded its leadership team with three senior appointments, reinforcing its growth ambitions across drama, post-production and branded content.
Scott Hartley
Scott Hartley has been named Head of Production for Scripted, where he will manage the planning and execution of the company’s expanding drama portfolio. Current projects include a second season of Return to Paradise (ABC’s highest-rated local drama last year) Ghosts Australia for Network 10 and Paramount+, and a third title yet to be revealed.
Hartley was previously Scripted Productions Supervisor at Fremantle Australia, where his credits included Heartbreak High (Netflix) and Bay of Fires (ABC). He also served as Scripted Production Executive at Amazon Studios Australia, overseeing titles such as The Office Australia, Deadloch, and The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.
Amanda Bainbridge
Amanda Bainbridge, who joined the company in 2023, has been appointed Creative Head of Post Production. She will lead the creative direction of BBC Studios’ unscripted post slate, which includes Dancing With The Stars, The Great Australian Bake Off, and Top Gear Australia. The company has recently launched an in-house post-production facility in North Sydney to support both domestic and international projects.
Bainbridge brings experience across commercial television and long-form factual programming, having previously worked as an executive producer across development, production, and post.
Amber Brown
Amber Brown joins as Director of Partnerships, Digital and Brands. She will be responsible for building relationships with commissioners, brands and agencies to expand brand-funded entertainment and off-air brand activations. Brown will work across content from both BBC Studios Productions Australia and Werner Film Productions.
She most recently led strategic partnerships at Uber ANZ and has held roles at Meta, FremantleMedia, Nine Network and Zenith, specialising in media innovation and commercial growth.
Kylie Washington, Executive Vice President and Creative Director, Global Entertainment, BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, said the appointments come at a pivotal time for the business. “I’m delighted to welcome Scott, Amanda and Amber to
the team. Their expertise and leadership will be instrumental in expanding our capabilities, strengthening our creative output, and driving innovation across our productions.”
Top image: Scott Hartley, Amanda Bainbridge and Amber Brown