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.
Executive Assistant, Director of News and Current Affairs
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.
(with a base salary range of $109,890 - $129,820)
The Role
This is a full time, 13-month contract opportunity based in the Sydney newsroom.
Reporting to the Director of News and Current Affairs, the Executive Assistant will play a critical role in enabling the delivery of SBS's journalism by providing executive and divisional support. You'll be the central point of contact for the NACA Division, helping to ensure the smooth coordination of key initiatives, communications, events and priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the Director's complex calendar, correspondence, meetings and travel (including international).
* Coordinating divisional communications, team meetings, and business events across NACA.
* Compiling agendas, taking minutes for internal meetings which include Directors and Senior Management as attendees.
* Supporting financial administration, reporting, and expense reconciliation (using Concur).
* Acting as a liaison with internal stakeholders, including Board-level executives.
* Contributing to the EA network across SBS and stepping in to support other leaders as required.
* Assist World News Managing Editor with diary and minor administration.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings:
* A proven track record as a high-performing Executive Assistant, ideally with 5+ years' experience supporting senior executives.
* Excellent diary and inbox management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities in a fast‐paced news environment.
* Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from journalists, to Senior Stakeholders and Board members.
* Strong organisational skills and a solutions‐focused mindset – you love improving processes and anticipating needs.
* Tech savvy and detail‐oriented, with experience using tools like Microsoft Office, Concur and Oracle.
* High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills in a fast‐paced environment.
* A proactive can‐do attitude rather than reactive.
Benefits
* 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 Passport program.
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