Job no: 505282
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter
* Southbank, Melbourne Location
* Base salary $101K to $110K
* Cover breaking news about crime, law enforcement, and justice.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Journalist to cover and report on breaking news about crime, law enforcement, and justice. Joining our very busy Victorian news team, you will draw on a range of sources within police departments, emergency services and the court system to break stories and deliver accurate, high quality and engaging content across all ABC News platforms.
The Job
Working independently and reporting to Victorian Metro Editor, you will:
* Generate exclusive Victorian stories utilising a wide network of contacts, trusted sources and research.
* Rapidly report on crime scenes, accidents, and unfolding emergencies.
* Maintain a network of contacts within police departments, emergency services, and the court system.
* Write concise and accurate copy, using creative storytelling techniques with advanced production skills.
* Work collaboratively with newsroom leaders and staff, sharing experience and knowledge across the wider Victorian News team.
* Take direction and offer guidance and leadership; exhibit high-level communication skills.
* Good time management and coordination of colleagues in production situations when required.
Position Description: 50043865 JOURNALIST (POLICE REPORTER).pdf
About You
* You have experience in racing to the scene of a crime to cover breaking news, as well as using your strong network of contacts to confirm tip offs, follow leads and deliver exclusive stories.
* Demonstrated ability to break exclusive stories that have state-wide impact and hold all levels of government to account.
* Excellent time management and writing skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise copy.
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.
To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact *************@abc.net.au
If you want to know more, please contact Sarah Jaensch, Metro Editor ABC News Victoria on *************@abc.net.au
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Advertised: 20 Feb 2026 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Mar 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time