Policy and Regulatory Coordinator

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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 50 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.

The Role

The Policy and Regulator Coordinator works within the team on engagement with government and regulatory stakeholders and Parliamentary processes, the development of SBS’s public submissions on reforms to media and communications laws and regulations, and supports regulatory and compliance processes.

Key responsibilities include:
Government Relations
- Contribute to the strengthening of SBS’s relationships with government stakeholders through the drafting of correspondence, reports, and stakeholder engagement plans, and through the coordination of events and meetings.
- Support the Corporate Affairs Division to collate the existing evidence base for public policy development and assist with the development of SBS public policy submissions.
- Assist with preparing briefing materials for senior management, including for government inquiries and hearings.
- Support SBS's response to ad hoc Government requests for information.
- Support the development of advice to senior management on government policy and regulatory consultations.

Regulation and Compliance
- Coordinate input from across the business on regulatory compliance and reporting obligations, such as:

- reporting on closed captions on television and internal compliance reporting.
- SBS responses to Parliamentary and Government accountability requirements (e.g., Senate Estimates, Parliamentary Questions on Notice, etc.)
- Assist with correspondence and handling questions received by the Corporate Affairs division from government departments and regulatory authorities.

Administration and teamwork
- Assist with administrative processes within the team.
- Manage documentation processes in line with SBS’s regulatory compliance obligations.
- Engage with and support cross-divisional projects and activities, including stakeholder events.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

- Demonstrated background or experience in policy, regulation, or research.
- Familiarity with Federal Government processes and the requirements of SBS, or the capacity to obtain this quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in cross-divisional teams to deliver project outcomes.
- Administrative skills and attention to detail, including proficiency in maintaining records, handling correspondence and organising stakeholder information.
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines efficiently.
- Experience in relevant field (broadcasting, digital media) beneficial but not essential.

Feel like you meet most, but perhaps not all the criteria listed? Then, send through your detail 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 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.

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

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