With a content portfolio like no other media organisation in the country, SBS occupies multiple channels and platforms, and provides a unique opportunity for employees to help make Australia a better place to live.
Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a significant project that shapes the future of Audio Language & Content at SBS?
The Role
Join one of Australia's most distinctive media organisations and help shape the future of SBS's multilingual services.
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Project Manager to lead the delivery of the SBS Language Services Review on behalf of SBS Audio. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high‐profile strategic initiative that supports SBS's commitment to serving Australia's diverse multicultural and multilingual communities.
The Language Services Review is a strategic review undertaken by SBS to ensure its language services continue to reflect Australia's evolving communities, audience needs and media consumption behaviours. The review considers demographic trends, audience insights and organisational priorities to inform SBS's future language service delivery and ensure ongoing reach, relevance and impact.
Working closely with SBS Audio leadership and stakeholders across all SBS divisions, you will lead project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, consultation and implementation activities to support successful project delivery.
This role is classified as a Level 7 role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement 2026. The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework. This is a full‐time fixed‐term (until June 2028) role based in Sydney with hybrid working arrangements available.
Responsibilities
* Lead the end‐to‐end delivery of the SBS Language Services Review project on behalf of SBS Audio.
* Develop and manage project plans, timelines, governance frameworks and reporting processes.
* Coordinate consultation and engagement activities across all SBS divisions and relevant internal and external stakeholders.
* Facilitate workshops, meetings and working groups to support collaboration and decision‐making.
* Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and escalation processes.
* Prepare executive reporting, briefing papers, presentations and governance documentation.
* Coordinate cross‐functional collaboration across teams and divisions throughout SBS to support alignment, engagement and successful project delivery.
* Support implementation planning and organisational change activities arising from review outcomes and recommendations.
About you
You are a highly organised and proactive project manager with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. You are comfortable working across complex organisational environments, engaging stakeholders across all divisions of SBS, managing competing priorities and driving outcomes through collaboration and influence.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience managing complex strategic projects, organisational reviews or transformation initiatives.
* Strong project governance, planning, reporting and stakeholder management capability.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive reporting and presentation development.
* Experience facilitating workshops, consultations and cross‐functional collaboration.
* Strong organisational, analytical and problem‐solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timelines.
* Experience within media, broadcasting, multicultural or public sector organisations will be highly regarded.
Benefits
* 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.
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 let 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.
In addition, SBS is a proud member with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, helping us create a workplace where people feel seen, understood, and supported.
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