What's the role? The Australian is the country’s leading national news brand, setting the agenda in politics, business, national and world affairs, and prestige lifestyle. With a legacy of excellence in journalism, we are seeking a highly organised and proactive Team Assistant to support our dynamic newsroom while also playing a key role in coordinating major events across major industry sectors. You Will: Provide administrative support to editors and journalists, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the newsroom. Manage invoices, payments, and other financial processing tasks efficiently. Assist with scheduling, travel arrangements, and correspondence for editorial leadership. Coordinate major tentpole events in energy, agribusiness, regional & rural Australia, business, economics, and defence, working with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution. Handle logistics, guest lists, venue bookings, and liaise with sponsors and partners for events. Support the newsroom in research, production, and content coordination as needed. Maintain office supplies, technology support coordination, and newsroom organisation. Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Who are you? Strong organisational and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail. Experience in event coordination or a strong willingness to learn and take ownership of key events. The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines with efficiency. Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders, journalists, and external partners. Proficiency in financial administration, such as processing invoices and managing payments. A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to anticipate needs and problem-solve. An interest in journalism and the media industry – this role can serve as a launchpad for a career in journalism if your ambitions lie here. Join The Australian and play a vital role in supporting Australia’s leading national newspaper while gaining firsthand experience in media operations and event executio News Benefits News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include: Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices) Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave. Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services Giving back - Make a difference to our communities. Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms Who are we? a world of sound bites and spin, Australia’s national news brand, The Australian, keeps the nation accurately informed about the issues that matter. For over half a century, The Australian has been the country’s most trusted source of news, insight, analysis and opinion. Its editorial ethos is simple: tell the stories that need to be told, hold those in power to account, provoke national debate and spare no effort in pursuing the truth – all according to the very highest standards of journalistic rigour. Every month, over 5 million highly engaged, powerful and loyal readers make informed decisions with The Australian*, helping Australians know where they stand. What’s next? Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section. Category: The Australian & Prestige