Education Manager

At SBS, we embrace difference, and 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. 

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 almost 50 years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen our 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 Education Manager leads and assists the SBS Learn and Outreach function in developing and delivering high quality education resources (and associated activities), with resources published on SBS platforms, predominantly SBS Learn - SBS’s dedicated site for school teachers and educators (www.sbs.com.au/learn).

Resources are directed to amplifying SBS content and strategic priorities, in line with SBS’s purpose to inspire all Australians to explore, respect and celebrate our diverse world and in doing so, contribute to a cohesive society.

Responsibilities 

• Lead and contribute to the development the creation of high-quality, Australian Curriculum-aligned educational materials in line with SBS content and strategic objectives, such as lesson plans, teaching guides, multimedia content, programming suggestions and online resources.
• Managing a small but dedicated team of professionals focused on fulfilling SBS's Charter through unique educational content.  
• Ensure resources are engaging, accessible, and tailored to the needs of educators in diverse classroom settings.
• Lead the development and implementation of SBS Outreach strategy (incorporating SBS Learn) as guided by educational policies and practices.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key education stakeholders, including educators, schools, teacher associations, and other educational institution. Ensure they are aware of and have access to the resources available.
• Oversee collaborative partnerships with external project partners and suppliers to ensure content quality and relevance, including ensuring that outputs are culturally informed where appropriate, and in line with the SBS Purpose.
• Develop and execute activities associated with the Outreach function, such as screenings or onsite visits to schools or other locations as relevant.

About You 

• You will be an educator, ideally with 10 years’+ experience, with a strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum and proven experience of interpreting and implementing learning outcomes.
• Experience leading a team, preferably overseeing content development and/or educational outreach programs.
• Strong understanding of K-12 education systems and the needs of teachers, educators and how students best learn.
• Experience with project management, including overseeing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Creative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation to support teachers in their professional growth and day-to-day teaching.

Some of the reasons to consider working with us:

• The people! a genuine sense of feeling included (we truly celebrate and welcome difference!) and being part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!  
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce, we are proud to have an employee engagement score of 82% with low levels of employee turnover.   
• A brand that is not only recognisable but trusted and established, we have been broadcasting for over 49 years and we’re not done yet! 
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with FitnessPass. 
• We also love to promote from within! we have allocated funds to do just that and help with training gaps when moving from role to role. 

Work Health & Safety

As a leader at SBS, you will promote and manage the health and safety arrangements for your team, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and legislation. You will also support early intervention strategies and return-to-work programs.

How to Apply

Want to learn more? Then hit apply today with your CV and cover letter and be part of a team that values diversity, embraces difference, and strives to create a more cohesive society.

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

Reasonable 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, then please contact careers@sbs.com.au  and let us know. 

Adjustments may 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, please view our short video here.

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