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City of Melbourne, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time

Apply now Job no: 505073
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Journalism/Content Making

- Southbank, Melbourne

- Base salary $101,00-$110,000 +15.4% ABC Nominated Super.

- Create news stories for the ABC

The Role

This is your opportunity to join the ABC’s VIC News Metro team as an Investigative Journalist. You’ll be part of a dynamic newsroom committed to breaking exclusive stories that matter to Victorians and Australians alike. This is a full-time, ongoing position offering the chance to work on high-impact journalism that holds power to account and reflects the diversity of our communities.

The Job

- Break exclusive stories using a wide network of contacts, trusted sources, research, and data techniques.

- Write and produce compelling, accurate, and innovative content for ABC News platforms.

- Collaborate with newsroom leaders and colleagues to deliver stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of editorial excellence.

- Engage with communities, particularly in outer suburbs, to uncover underreported stories.

- Work closely with ABC Legal and editorial leaders to manage risk and uphold ABC standards.

About You

You’re a tenacious and experienced investigative journalist with a passion for public interest journalism and a strong sense of editorial integrity.

You'll have

- Proven track record of breaking impactful investigative stories across print, digital, or broadcast.

- Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues for broad audiences.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with sources from diverse backgrounds.

What we can offer you

- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.

- Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.

- Salary packaging.

- ABC Mentoring.

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.

More info

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

Contact

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au.

If you want to know more, please contact Sarah Jaensch[Victoria Metro Editor] on onjaensch.sarah@abc.net.au.

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Advertised: 31 Oct 2025 11:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Nov 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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