Indigenous Engagement

Applicants must identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. SBS considers that being Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position 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**

Reporting into the Indigenous Engagement and Partnerships Manager, within our Engagement and CSR team, this role will see you support key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders within SBS (including NITV), including:

- Ongoing engagement and consultation
- Implementing the engagement plan in line with Community Impact Strategy
- Providing analysis of Indigenous policy matters and advice as necessary
- Sourcing research relevant to matters to inform SBS in relation to content, protocol and operational matters pertaining to First Nations Australians.

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 the resources and other content creation where required).

**About you**

We are looking for a skilled communicator from the Indigenous sector, with excellent networks, organisation and writing skills.

You should also ideally 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
- Demonstrable experience working within the Indigenous sector and/or within Indigenous Community
- Interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills, including capability to build relationships, trust and work effectively with external stakeholders and partners at all levels
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Strong time management skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role with a strong focus on project management, communications, research or related area

Desirable:

- Media, communications, journalism or editorial background
- Ability to interpret and analyse data with a strategic mindset

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.

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

**Reasonable adjustments**

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