Position Vacant - non-executive Director, ABC Board

About the role Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Darwin NT

Applications are invited to fill a non‑executive Director vacancy on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Board. This is a part‑time position, with a term of up to five years.

Responsibilities As a non‑executive Director, you will provide strategic guidance, oversee governance, and ensure the ABC fulfils its Charter and serves Australia’s diverse society.

Qualifications

Substantial experience or knowledge in at least one of the following fields:

the media industry

broadcasting and digital media

digital technologies in any sector other than the media sector

business or financial management

educational content creation

corporate governance, including managing large and/or complex operations in the private, public or not‑for‑profit sectors

cultural industry and/or cultural policy, including its administration.

High‑level leadership and vision, and the ability to articulate a clear direction for an organisation.

High‑level judgement.

Highest standards of professional and personal integrity.

An understanding of, or the ability to credibly represent, the communication needs of Australia’s diverse society.

An understanding of the media environment, in particular the ABC, the Charter and its place within the Australian community.

A demonstrated commitment to high standards of governance, gained from extensive experience serving on boards.

Selection criteria The selection criteria for this position is set out in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Non‑executive Director—Selection Criteria) Determination 2024.

Due regard will be paid to the Board’s gender, diversity and geographic balance, in the interests of ensuring that the ABC Board reflects the diversity of the Australian community and ABC’s audience.

How to apply To apply, please:

Review the information about the merit‑based appointment process.

Review the Position Description.

Complete and submit the online application form at

boardsearch.com.au/abc .

An independent Nomination Panel will assess applicants and provide a shortlist of at least three recommendations to the Minister for Communications. The Government will then make a recommendation to the Governor‑General, who is responsible for appointing non‑executive Directors to the ABC Board.

Additional information For further information visit:

infrastructure.gov.au/ABC_Board

Applications close at precisely 9am AEDT on 17 December 2025.

Any queries about the application process can be directed to ***@challis.co.

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