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

Our business operations function partners closely with our senior leadership team and operational teams to support our trading & inventory optimisation, revenue and performance reporting and analysis, data science strategy and approach, sales business systems support and the management including reporting. An additional key purpose of this role is to be responsible for overall financial budget and forecasts.

The Role

Reporting into the Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, this role will see you:

• Developing and implementing key business initiatives to maximise revenues through continually review of trading and inventory practices of all SBS properties to ensure that SBS is maximising all sales opportunities.
• Overseeing budget reporting, quarterly budget reviews and manage annual budget planning processes in conjunction with Divisional Planning & Reporting Manager, Finance division and SBS planning requirements.
• Designing and produce financial reports, analysis and business case development for projects, plans, consortiums and agency deals.
  Oversee major technology projects and new technology initiatives.
• Executing supplier, partner and consortium deals, supporting management consortium and other key commercial contracts and the relationships with key internal and external stakeholders/partners.
• Undertaking business management and/or commercial projects as required.

About you 

• Demonstrate an understanding and alignment with SBS’s values and including an ability to contribute to a positive culture, including constructive and appropriate interactions with others.
• Strong financial management experience, particularly in the area of management information tools, financial analysis and business case development.
• Solid understanding of contract management processes and experience in contract negotiation.
• Experience in development and implementation of business planning processes, preferably within media industry and/or sales environment.
• Able to coach, develop and lead a team to success, being confident to overcome challenges as they arise.
• Lead by example and ensure media sales has a one team approach
• A finance professional with strong business partnering ability combined with either CPA or CA qualifications.

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!