Board appointments to the ABC and SBS

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

There are no current vacancies on the ABC Board.

SBS Board

Applications are invited to fill a non-executive Director vacancy on the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Board. This is a part-time position for up to 5 years.

Applicants must have an understanding of the SBS, its Charter and role as a multilingual, multicultural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcaster. Candidates must demonstrate high-level leadership, judgement and vision, financial literacy, professional and personal integrity, and commitment to high standards of governance. Substantial experience or knowledge 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, cultural industry and/or policy, and industrial relations.

Due regard will be paid to gender, diversity and geographic balance on the SBS Board.

Please see the position description which includes detailed selection criteria information and a link to the online application form.

Only applications submitted via the online application form will be considered. Applications submitted by another method will not be accepted.

For further information and to apply visit: SBS Board - non-executive Director.

Applications close at 9am AEST on 6 August 2026.

Information about the appointment process

For more information on the appointment of non-executive Directors to the ABC and SBS Boards, see the following document:

Current Nomination Panel vacancies

Member, Nomination Panel for Appointments to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Special Broadcasting Service Board

Last updated: 16 July 2026