At SBS, we embrace difference, and we 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.

 This role is classified as Level 2 role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary range of $68,239 - $89,139. The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.

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 the last 50 years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen its 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 Commercial team is a part of the larger Commercial and Production Department at SBS and plays a crucial role in managing all Commercial aspects of SBS’s Television and Online content. It supports the negotiation, execution and management of deals related to the Acquisition, commission, and distribution of content across multiple platforms. The team works closely with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Network Programming, Finance and Commissioning teams and external partners such as Licensors and Production companies to secure optimal commercial outcomes that align with SBS’s charter, vision, and values, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and policies.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, Commercial, the Operation Coordinator’s responsibilities include:

• Coordinating Financial administration processes to support Content Acquisition and Commissioned projects.
• Processing of payments and disbursements in line with all contractual terms and conditions and ensuring required documentation is accurate and available.
• Maintaining financial data across systems including Oracle and IBMS, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Tracking recoupments and assisting with financial reconciliations and reporting.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payment queries and provide remittance documentation.
• Organising tax certificates and supporting correspondence for stakeholders.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of business processes and systems.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Demonstrated success and experience in financial administration processes with well-developed analytical and numeracy skills.
• Ability to be proactive and highly motivated with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Strong organisational skills including task prioritisation and time management.
• Proven ability to be able to meet deadlines working in a pressure driven environment as part of a small efficient team.
• Well developed written and oral communication skills including an ability to respond to stakeholders both internally and externally , share information and write in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent understanding of Oracle and IBMS systems is highly desirable

Feel like you meet most, but perhaps not all the criteria listed? Then, send through your detail as whilst we have specific requirements in mind we can look at how we can bridge the gaps!

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 companies in Australia!
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce! 93% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!  
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Pass. 
• 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 over 50 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
• We also love to promote from within! We have allocated training funds to do just that and help bridge the gaps when moving from role to role.

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

 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!