Senior Manager to Risk

Special Broadcasting Service

Sydney NSW

Journalism and Writing (Advertising, Arts and Media)

Full time

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Enterprise Risk Management

Operational Risk

Business Continuity

At SBS, we embrace difference, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Manager to Risk plays a critical role in leading and evolving SBS's enterprise risk management framework. As a trusted adviser to leaders across the organisation, you'll help strengthen risk capability, support informed decision-making, and ensure SBS's risk management approach remains contemporary in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and continuously improving SBS's enterprise risk management framework, policies and corporate risk register.

Partnering with leaders across the business to identify, assess and manage strategic and operational risks and opportunities.

Driving a positive risk culture by providing expert advice, training and establishing a risk community of practice.

Managing SBS's fraud and corruption control framework, business continuity program and insurance portfolio.

Preparing high-quality risk reporting and insights to support executive decision-making and organizational resilience.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

Demonstrated experience in enterprise risk management, consulting or internal audit, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications.

Strong knowledge of contemporary risk management frameworks, governance and business continuity practices.

Proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across a complex organization.

Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into practical business outcomes.

A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement

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We value authenticity and expect all applications and submissions to reflect your own voice, ideas, opinions and critical thinking. While we recognize that AI tools may be used to support drafting CVs or cover letters, the final content must remain your own. Throughout the recruitment process, including interviews and assessment tasks, we ask that you do not use AI tools unless we explicitly advise otherwise.

About SBS

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organizations, 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.

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 and 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 Passport program!

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 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.

Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to applying not just for another job but a possible whole new career in a purpose led organization.

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Workplace Adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine

Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for Trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more. To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please view our video here.

In addition, SBS is a proud member with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, helping us create a workplace where people feel seen, understood, and supported.

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay, apply today!

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