Political Reporter - Canberra

Seven West Media; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounts and benefits from popularAU

Salary sacrifice packaging

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Seven West Media's The West Australian is seeking a political reporter based in Canberra to lead the federal coverage for print and digital, reporting to the Editor.

You will represent the outlet in Parliament, chase stories relevant to a WA readership, and build relationships with Canberra politicians and insiders.

The role demands intimate knowledge of federal politics, a strong network, robust news judgment, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Intimate knowledge of federal politics and national affairs.
• Demonstrated journalism experience, especially in political reporting.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication across print and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead The West Australian's federal political coverage across print and digital.
• Represent the outlet in Parliament and chase stories relevant to a WA readership.
• Develop relationships with Canberra politicians and insiders to source timely stories.

Skills

Federal politics

Journalism experience

Under pressure

Written communication

Attention to detail

Storytelling

Job description

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