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.

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 People & Culture team have a vision to create amazing employee experiences and we’d welcome an equally amazing People and Culture (HR) Business Partner to join our hard working, inclusive and client focused team. We are on the lookout for an awesome professional to join our team in a newly created full time, permanent opportunity. The P&C Business Partner team is a close-knit team – we look after one another, we work hard but also love a good laugh.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will balance a combination of both virtual and onsite work in Artarmon, Sydney.

You’ll build trusted partnerships with divisional Directors and leadership teams, leading your assigned business units through the full spectrum of HR matters and people initiatives. 

About you 

As the successful candidate you will be able to balance strategy with tactical execution and won’t be afraid of getting your hands dirty. You’ll be adept at resolving problems, thinking outside the box, negotiating successfully and confidently at all levels, whilst juggling multiple priorities at the same time.

Although you will need to be a broad all-round generalist, you will be confident in ER/IR, in understanding and applying EAs/EBAs, and in leading culture and change initiatives to deliver inclusive employee experiences and high engagement.  

The right person to join our team will be a passionate and values driven P&C Business Partner who can hit the ground running, experienced in partnering with businesses with diverse functions and needs, and be able to demonstrate:

• Outstanding and influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders including senior leaders at an ExCom level
• Best practice knowledge across HR generalist domains including employee experience, performance management, employee relations, organisational development, change management, all within a legislative compliance umbrella.
• Proven experience in managing change initiatives through effective consultation and implementation in order to deliver on strategy
• Excellent communication, persuasion and influencing skills and an ability to navigate diverse client groups with different needs
• How you’ve delivered strategic initiatives to achieve tangible outcomes and how they’ve aligned to core business vision
• Previous experience in the media/ broadcasting sector will be highly regarded

Feel like you meet most but perhaps not all of the above criteria? We encourage you to apply for the position and let us know in your cover letter where there may be some areas for stretch.

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 flexible work arrangements, health checks, salary packaging, an employee assistance program and for our Sydney based employees, free gym membership and parking (subject to availability).
• 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.

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!

Not quite the right role for you? No problem, how about popping your details into our talent pool? Email us at careers@sbs.com.au to let us know what roles would be of interest to you and we will keep you informed of when they arise! (If you no longer want to be listed in our talent pool, then just email to let us know and we will remove your detail).

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 may 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.

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