Indigenous Engagement and Partnerships Manager

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia SBS Full time

**Direct reports to this position**:Project Manager, Indigenous Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator

**This is an identified position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.**

SBS considers being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification for this role under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

**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.

**Corporate Affairs**

The Corporate Affairs Division supports SBS through a range of internal and external stakeholder engagement, including government and regulatory affairs; community engagement and outreach; codes of practice advice; corporate communications advice and management; audience relations management; and secretariat support to the SBS Board.

**The Role**

The Indigenous Engagement & Partnerships Manager is responsible for managing relationships with key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders on issues affecting SBS, including ongoing engagement and consultation; developing and managing the implementation of an engagement plan and relevant projects in line with Community Impact Plan; providing analysis of Indigenous policy matters and advice; and, sourcing research, providing briefings relevant to matters to inform SBS in relation to content, cultural protocol and operational matters pertaining to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You will work as part of the broader Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility Team to ensure that relevant community and cultural considerations are addressed in the Team’s work and outputs (e.g providing advice and assistance on resources and other content creation where required).

**About you**

We are looking for a leader who is a consensus builder, a stakeholder manager par excellence, who has successfully delivered strategic engagement projects. You have a strong understanding of Indigenous communities, cultures and protocols and an ability to communicate sensitively, respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

You will also have:

- Demonstrated experience in successfully leading an Indigenous engagement function or projects and providing advice at a senior level, with at least 8 years work experience in the field. Media sector experience is beneficial but not essential.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus in complex and multi-stakeholder environments, including the ability to escalate issues appropriately, collaborate on solutions and provide thoughtful recommendations and advice.
- Well-developed strategic thinking and ability to identify opportunities, plan, execute and review in a way which delivers on strategic outcomes and increases impact.
- Well-developed interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills, including an ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Well-developed organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and determine priorities.
- Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for coaching staff and developing others to success.
- This role may require some travel within Australia.

Desirable:

- Media, communications, journalism or editorial background highly regarded, but not essential

Feel like you meet most, but perhaps not all the criteria listed? Then, send through your details 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 a genuine sense of feeling included (we truly celebrate and welcome difference) and being part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia
- The culture and the engagement of our workforce, we are proud to have an employee engagement score of 82% with low levels of employee turnover.
- A brand that is not only recognisable but trusted and established, we have been broadcasting for over 40 years and we’re not done yet
- We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and for our Sydney based employee’s free gym membership
- We also love to promote from within we have allocated funds to do just that and help with training gaps when moving from role to role.

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