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Political Reporter - Canberra

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This job: posted 77 days ago

sevenwestmedia median: 21 days open

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Are you passionate about politics and obsessed with the machinations of our nation's capital? Set the daily news agenda in one of Seven West Media's most important editorial roles.

As a political reporter for The West Australian you will lead our federal political coverage, keeping readers across what happens on the hill.

Based at Parliament House and reporting to the Editor, you will join an experienced and passionate team delivering insightful and to-the-minute coverage during one of the most fascinating times in Australian politics.

About the role:

  • Help lead The West Australian's federal political coverage across both print and digital.
  • Represent The West Australian in the halls of Parliament and chase stories relevant to a WA readership.
  • Develop relationships with the politicians in Canberra elected to represent WA electorates.

About you:

  • Intimate knowledge of federal politics.
  • An enviable network of contacts both inside and outside of government.
  • Substantial journalism experience, including reporting on politics.
  • The ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong written and communication skills.
  • An eye for detail, a head for news and a hunger for a good yarn.

About the benefits:

  • An inclusive and diverse workplace that values respect, collaboration and speaking up.
  • Employee health and wellbeing support programs.
  • Access a range of discounts and benefits from some of Australia's most popular brands.
  • Salary sacrifice packaging options and paid parental leave.

About us:

Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.

SXL owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.

Ready to shape the national conversation? Join The West Australian in Canberra and put your reporting skills and political instincts to work in one of the country's most influential newsrooms. Apply today.

Please note, only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. #TheWestAustralian

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