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 the last 40 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

We inspire social cohesion by connecting communities through multilingual conversations, helping everyone feel at home in Australia.

The Role

Reporting into the Executive Assistant, ALC, this role will see you doing the following:

• Providing administrative support to the Planning & Development and Language Content teams.

• Managing the diaries of the Head of Language Content and Head of Planning and Development including organising meetings virtually with internal and external attendees.

• Managing monthly expense management ensuring compliance with financial processes, filing, track and manage employee leave, order office supplies and assist in the planning and delivery of events, visitor meetings and team conferences.

• Assisting with developing appropriate office systems, procedures, and controls enhancing processes while ensuring high quality customer service delivery and experience is maintained.

• Providing high level service to ALC’s Leadership Team, Program Managers, Executive Producers and Audio Program Administrators.

This role is based in Sydney and can be performed in a hybrid working format.

About you

• Demonstrated experience providing administration support to senior leaders and teams.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills.
• High level organisational skills including ability to prioritise tasks and a diligence to meeting deadlines and accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skillset, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and remote communications software (e.g., Teams, Webex, Zoom). Adaptability to learn new software and maintain skills as software develops.
• Display an initiative-taking approach with good problem-solving skills. 

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 40 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.

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!