Job Description

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

We are seeking a reporter to join the Editorial team to provide general news coverage for Guardian Australia. This role is being offered on a 12 months fixed-term basis, working on a seven-day roster with weekend work, early starts and late finishes. This role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

In this role you will…

• Pitch daily news ideas
• Write news stories, features and explainers as commissioned by newsdesk
• Run the daily news live blog when required
• Contribute to audio and video coverage to complement text publication
• Make contacts and develop stories in particular areas of interest
• Engage with social media to promote stories and source information

You’ll bring….

Knowledge

• At least three to five years’ reporting experience in a fast-changing and high-pressure news environment, preferably digital
• Substantial experience of writing news and short features to deadlines
• Good understanding of media law
• Familiarity and ease with social media
• Video and audio experience would be an advantage
• Experience of court reporting would be an advantage
• An interest in a specialist story area or areas would be an advantage, particularly if not currently covered in depth by Guardian Australia

Skills

• A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with the stresses associated with tight deadlines
• Strong news sense and ability to generate fresh ideas
• Ability to multitask
• Organised team player
• Open to challenge and correction
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the Guardian’s values: honesty, integrity, courage, fairness, and a sense of duty to the reader and the community
• Commitment to representing diverse perspectives

About working at Guardian Australia…

• Hybrid working
• Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
• Paid volunteer leave
• Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
• Guardian digital subscription

For more information please view the full job description here

This role is being offered on a 12 months fixed-term basis, working on a seven-day roster with weekend work, early starts and late finishes.

To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.

Closing date for applications Thursday 2 April 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.