Applications are invited to fill a non-executive Director vacancy on the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (SBS) Board.
This is a part-time position, with a term of up to 5 years.
Applicants must demonstrate substantial experience or knowledge in
at least one
of the following fields:
the media industry
broadcasting and digital media
digital technologies in any sector other than the media sector
business or financial management
creative arts
educational content creation
corporate governance, including managing large and/or complex operations in the private, public or not-for-profit sectors
cultural industry and/or cultural policy, including its administration
industrial relations, including an understanding of interests of employees.
Substantial experience in advertising and / or commercial media, or in digital innovation, will also be highly desirable.
Applicants must possess
all
of the following:
demonstrated high-level leadership and vision and the ability to articulate a clear direction for an organisation
financial literacy
high-level judgement
the highest standards of professional and personal integrity
an understanding of, or the ability to credibly represent, the communication needs of Australia's multicultural society, including ethnic and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
an understanding of the media setting,



in particular the role of the SBS as a multilingual, multicultural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcaster, its Charter and its place within the Australian community
demonstrated commitment to high standards of governance.
The selection criteria for this position is set out in the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (Non-executive Director—Selection Criteria) Determination ****.
Due regard will also be paid to the Board's gender, diversity and geographic balance in the interests of ensuring that the SBS Board reflects the diversity of Australia's multicultural community and audience.
To apply, please:
(a) review the information about the merit-based appointment process
(b) review the Position Description
(c) complete and submit the online application form – and attach your resume.
Applications submitted by any other method
will not
be accepted.
An independent Nomination Panel will assess applicants and provide a shortlist of at least 3 recommendations to the Minister for Communications.
The Government will then make a recommendation to the Governor-General, who is responsible for appointing non-executive Directors to the SBS Board.
For further information visit: .
Applications close 9am AEST on 6 August ****.
Any queries about the application process can be directed to ******.

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