Camera Operator

Seven West Media Limited; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Wellness perks

Generous leave options

Accelerate@SWM / SPARK Mentoring

Job summary

Seven West Media Limited in Perth is seeking an experienced ENG Camera Operator to join our News Team. You will film segments and stories across locations, including aerial footage, and assist with editing to deliver high production quality.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to work under pressure, willingness to travel on short notice, and a valid manual driving licence. Flexible hours and on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in News and on-air operations.
• Willingness to travel at short notice.
• Unrestricted manual driver’s license.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Film segments and stories across multiple locations.
• Support editing of segments and stories.
• Operate ENG camera and ensure high production quality.

Skills

ENG Camera Operator

Editing

Aerial filming

Newsroom experience

Tools

Broadcast Cameras

Editing Software

Job description

The Opportunity:

Seven currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced ENG Camera Operator to join our dynamic and talented News Team in Perth. We are looking for someone who possesses a high level of creativity and a camera/ editing style consistent with metropolitan television.

What you’ll do:

• You’ll be responsible for filming segments and stories in various locations and aerial footage.
• In addition, this position will also support with editing segments and stories.

What you’ll bring:

• You will be an experienced Camera Operator with a drive and passion for high production quality standards and the ability to think clearly, communicate, and act quickly under pressure requiring minimal supervision.
• You will be an exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skill and the ability to form credible, productive relationships with Reporters and Producers.
• Experience in News and on-air operations.
• A willingness to travel at short notice to cover breaking news.
• An unrestricted manual driver’s licence.
• Flexibility ability to work irregular hours.
• This position may require some on call/ out of hours work.

Life at Seven

At Seven, we connect with more than 17 million Australians every month, and we’re proud to be one of the most recognised and trusted media brands in the country. Joining our team means being part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Perks & Benefits

• Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs.
• Flexibility: Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave.
• Growth: Learn your way with Accelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring programs & more.

Our Values

• Be Brave.
• Better Together.
• Make It Happen.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace. Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.

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. Seven is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, The 1% Club, The Front Bar and the TV WEEK Logie Awards. The Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars, the 2026 Rugby League World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.