Appointments of non-executive Directors and Chairs to the ABC or SBS Boards must undergo a merit-based selection process. This process is set out in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 and the Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991.
An independent Nomination Panel (the Panel) advertises vacancies and assesses applications against merit-based selection criteria. The Panel then nominates at least 3 people for each vacancy in a report to the Australian Government. The Government, in turn, recommends nominee(s) to the Governor-General for appointment to the respective board.
Visit the ABC website or the SBS website to learn more about their boards.
Current Board vacancies
ABC Board
Applications are invited to fill one non-executive Director vacancy on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Board. This is a part-time position for up to 5 years.
The successful candidate must understand the role of the ABC, its Charter and place in Australia’s diverse community. Candidates should demonstrate high-level leadership and vision, financial literacy, professional and personal integrity, and commitment to high standards of governance. Substantial experience in at least one of the following is essential: the media industry, broadcasting and digital media, digital technologies, business or financial management, creative arts, educational content creation, corporate governance or cultural industry/policy.
Please see the position description below, which includes detailed selection criteria information and a link to the online application form:
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Applications close 6.00am AEDT on Monday 3 March 2025.
SBS Board
SBS non-executive Director
There are currently no vacant non-executive Director positions on the SBS Board.
SBS Chairperson
Applications have now closed to fill the upcoming Chairperson vacancy on the SBS Board. Applications are being assessed against the merit-based selection criteria.
Information about the appointment process
For more information on the appointment of non-executive Directors to the ABC and SBS Boards, please see the document link below:
Last updated: 10 February 2025