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Guardian News & Media
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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 for a New South Wales state correspondent to join our reporters team in the Sydney office to lead coverage of New South Wales news for Guardian Australia's state and national audiences.
This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, requiring occasional weekend work with early starts or late finishes.
In this role you will…
Lead coverage of the New South Wales news agenda for Guardian Australia's state and national audiences by breaking news and writing features and analysis on topics including, but not limited to, state politics
Pursue complex stories in consultation with editors, through multiple sources, using different channels of investigation
Liaise with senior editors on story ideas/choices, coverage, planning and execute priorities as directed by the newsdesk
Nurture contacts, including in specialist areas
Help to cover stories across multiple formats, including podcasts, liveblogs, video and interactive reports
You'll bring….
Knowledge and experience
5+ years demonstrated experience in initiating and breaking news stories, investigations and features to deadline, preferably in NSW
Track record in leading coverage of stories, including politics and broader issues, preferably in NSW
Experience of working in a fast-changing and high-pressure digital news environment,
Able to work with editors on planning coverage
Good understanding of media law
Skills / behaviours
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal skills
Ability to deal with the stresses associated with tight deadlines
Track record of building strong internal relationships
Strong news sense and ability to generate fresh ideas and angles
Ability to multitask
Creative/inquisitive
Organised and flexible team player
Open to challenge and correction
A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
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 full-time, permanent basis, requiring occasional weekend work with early starts or 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: 17 August 2026
If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]
GNM Australia Limited (Guardian Australia) is proud to be a fair and ethical employer. Australian editorial minimum rates of pay by band and grade are outlined in the Journalists (GNM Australia Pty Ltd) Enterprise Agreement 2024 for roles that fall under its coverage.
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 ****** 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.
We value honesty in your application.
AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here.
Job Number
1305
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Business Area
Editorial
Employment Type
Full time
Benefits
Learning and development
We invest in the growth and development of our colleagues to ensure our staff can reach their maximum potential.
Workplace giving
Guardian Australia’s workplace giving programme encourages staff to support eligible charities through fortnightly payroll donations.
Annual leave purchase scheme
This scheme allows eligible employees to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave on top of their entitlement.
Volunteering
Guardian Australia is committed to community engagement and supports employees to do one day of paid volunteer leave per year.
Salary sacrifice
Staff may elect to make additional personal contributions to their superannuation through voluntary salary sacrifice from their pre-tax salary.
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 for a New South Wales state correspondent to join our reporters team in the Sydney office to lead coverage of New South Wales news for Guardian Australia's state and national audiences.
This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, requiring occasional weekend work with early starts or late finishes.
In this role you will…
Lead coverage of the New South Wales news agenda for Guardian Australia's state and national audiences by breaking news and writing features and analysis on topics including, but not limited to, state politics
Pursue complex stories in consultation with editors, through multiple sources, using different channels of investigation
Liaise with senior editors on story ideas/choices, coverage, planning and execute priorities as directed by the newsdesk
Nurture contacts, including in specialist areas
Help to cover stories across multiple formats, including podcasts, liveblogs, video and interactive reports
You'll bring….
Knowledge and experience
5+ years demonstrated experience in initiating and breaking news stories, investigations and features to deadline, preferably in NSW
Track record in leading coverage of stories, including politics and broader issues, preferably in NSW
Experience of working in a fast-changing and high-pressure digital news environment,
Able to work with editors on planning coverage
Good understanding of media law
Skills / behaviours
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal skills
Ability to deal with the stresses associated with tight deadlines
Track record of building strong internal relationships
Strong news sense and ability to generate fresh ideas and angles
Ability to multitask
Creative/inquisitive
Organised and flexible team player
Open to challenge and correction
A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
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 full-time, permanent basis, requiring occasional weekend work with early starts or 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: 17 August 2026
If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]
GNM Australia Limited (Guardian Australia) is proud to be a fair and ethical employer. Australian editorial minimum rates of pay by band and grade are outlined in the Journalists (GNM Australia Pty Ltd) Enterprise Agreement 2024 for roles that fall under its coverage.
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 ****** 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.
We value honesty in your application.
AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here.
Job Number
1305
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Business Area
Editorial
Employment Type
Full time
Benefits
Learning and development
We invest in the growth and development of our colleagues to ensure our staff can reach their maximum potential.
Workplace giving
Guardian Australia’s workplace giving programme encourages staff to support eligible charities through fortnightly payroll donations.
Annual leave purchase scheme
This scheme allows eligible employees to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave on top of their entitlement.
Volunteering
Guardian Australia is committed to community engagement and supports employees to do one day of paid volunteer leave per year.
Salary sacrifice
Staff may elect to make additional personal contributions to their superannuation through voluntary salary sacrifice from their pre-tax salary.
