Position Vacant - non-executive Director, ABC Board

Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Adelaide SA

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.

Required Experience

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.

Required Qualifications

high-level leadership and vision, and the ability to articulate a clear direction for an organisation

high-level judgement

the 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.

Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to high standards of governance, almost certainly gained from extensive experience serving on boards.

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.

Application Process

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 3 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.

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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