Job Description

Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of The Guardian As a leading global progressive media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.

We have an exciting and rare opportunity at Guardian Australia, and are seeking suitable applicants for the position of editor.

This is the senior editorial leadership role for Guardian Australia and is responsible for defining the editorial vision, tone and priorities. This role leads the journalism team, manages daily coverage, safeguards editorial standards and independence, represents the organisation publicly, and drives strategic growth and innovation.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia.

About the role

• The editor is responsible for setting and delivering the overall editorial vision of Guardian Australia, and leads the strategic direction for all journalism, published by the team, ensuring coverage is impactful, relevant and aligned with the Guardian’s global strategy and audience needs.
• Leading newsroom operations, the editor oversees senior editors and reporters to maintain high standards of accuracy, fairness and investigative reporting.
• The editor is a senior representative of Guardian Australia and plays a key role in shaping its reputation and public voice.
• Working closely with the managing director, the editor is a key partner and decision-maker for the long-term growth of the Guardian Australia business, while safeguarding editorial independence.

About you:

• You are an experienced senior editorial leader with a strong record of delivering impactful, high-quality journalism in major newsrooms.
• Deeply committed to ethical reporting and editorial independence, you bring sharp digital expertise, with a clear understanding of audience growth, social, multimedia and product in a news setting.
• You have led large, complex teams and work seamlessly across editorial, commercial and operational areas, and stay calm under pressure, make sound decisions in a crisis and balance long-term strategy with daily execution.
• You are thoroughly committed to building inclusive, diverse teams and journalism that reflects the communities we serve.

The full job description is available here

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines your experience, why you want this role, and why you’re a great match for what Guardian Australia is looking for.

We’re open to candidates from across Australia. If you require relocation, please outline this in your cover letter.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 6 March 2026

If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email australia.hr@theguardian.com

We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.