At SBS, we embrace difference, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.

About Us

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organisations, producing trusted, meaningful and engaging content that exists for all Australians to inspire, support and celebrate the diversity of our multicultural society. 

Our purpose, for last 50 years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen our connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard, with the aim of increasing understanding and respect of the differences that make up Australia.

SBS is a truly distinctive network, showcasing multicultural, multilingual and First Nations stories otherwise untold in the Australian media.

The Department

The Legal Division is an award-winning, high performing and engaged cross-disciplinary team of lawyers, rights experts, archivists and information governance specialists. Our purpose is to provide proactive, enabling advice and support to manage risk and contribute to SBS to achieving its goals. Wellbeing is also part of our job, so we value looking after ourselves and each other!

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel, in this full time role you will provide legal advice, support and leadership in relation to industrial relations and employment matters, including:

• Providing expert, proactive and enabling legal advice on a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters.
• Supporting and working closely with the People & Culture team to advise and guide management of complex employment matters, including those requiring engagement with industrial tribunals and courts.
• Providing legal and strategic support in relation to the development of SBS employment frameworks and policies, including under the SBS Enterprise Agreement and other Modern Awards.
• Briefing external lawyers and barristers, and independent workplace investigators where necessary.
• Engaging with all SBS teams to develop and provide legal training and resources on employment matters, including contributing to knowledge sharing within the legal team.

As part of the centralised SBS Legal team, and collaborating closely with the People & Culture team, in this role you will contribute to providing first class and enabling legal support and advice to all SBS teams – and will be the central point of contact for employment legal matters. You can read more about the role in the attached job description.

About You

If you are a first-rate employment lawyer with 4-6 years PQE, strong practical experience and knowledge of employment law, industrial relations and procedure, preferably within an in-house environment – we would love to hear from you!

You are an excellent communicator and have an enabling and collaborative approach to the provision of legal advice.

You are curious about the world around you, love connecting with others, have a passion media, and capacity to learn and share knowledge.

Some of the reasons to consider working with us

• The people! We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work. You’ll be part of one of the most inclusive organisations in Australia.
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce! 93% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS. You will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of staff initiatives and events that connect with what you are passionate about.
• We offer a range of staff benefits including health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Passport.
• We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for over50 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!

Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to applying for not just another job but a possible whole new career! 

Please also include a cover letter stating why you would like to work at SBS and what you think you will bring to the role.

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

Reasonable adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact careers@sbs.com.au and let us know.

Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more.

To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please view our video here.

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay, apply today!