Positions vacant for Non-executive Directors – ABC and SBS Boards

Applications are invited to fill one upcoming non-executive Director vacancy on each of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Boards.

These are part-time positions for up to 5 years. The boards have different selection criteria and applicants interested in both positions must submit separate applications for each.

The successful candidates must understand the role of the ABC and/or the SBS, its Charter, and place in the Australian community.

Substantial knowledge of at least one of these fields is essential: media industry, business or financial management; corporate governance; cultural industry and/or cultural policy.

Digital technology and innovation have also been identified as important competencies for both boards.

Candidates for the SBS position must have an appropriate understanding of the interests of employees as well as an understanding of the communication needs of Australia’s multicultural society.

An independent Nomination Panel will assess candidates and provide a shortlist for each position to the Minister for Communications. The Minister will make recommendations to the Governor-General, who appoints non-executive Directors to the ABC and SBS Boards.

Due regard will be given to gender, diversity and geographic balance.

For further information visit www.infrastructure.gov.au/abc-sbs-board-appointments

Applications close at 12pm on 6 May 2024