This role is classified as a Level 3 role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement with a base salary range of $91,814 - $99,376. The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.

This role is primarily structured around a Monday to Friday roster and also has the potential to pick up one Sunday shift per month on penalty rates.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Digital Journalist to join SBS News in Canberra, reporting from Parliament House.

We’re looking for someone with a strong interest in politics who shares our vision and is committed to delivering distinctive journalism that reflects modern Australia.

This is a digital-first role focused on producing timely, accurate and engaging political content, while also contributing to broader SBS News coverage across platforms where required.

- Pitching, writing and producing breaking news, explainers and feature articles on Australian politics for SBS News’ digital platforms
- Filing engaging content, including articles, live blog contributions and visual or data‑led storytelling
- Collaborating with colleagues across SBS News platforms to maximise coverage and storytelling
- Contributing to SBS News coverage across platforms where required including TV and social channels (Tik Tok, Instagram, You Tube, Facebook)
- Building and maintaining a strong network of political contacts to support reporting
- Generating and progressing original story ideas across a broad range of political topics, including national politics, foreign policy, immigration and defence
- Applying sound editorial judgement to complex or sensitive issues to ensure context, accuracy, balance and clarity
- Contributing to editorial discussions and forward planning, identifying upcoming stories and opportunities

About you





You are a confident and capable journalist with strong political awareness and editorial judgement, who thrives in a fast‑paced newsroom and is passionate about delivering distinctive journalism.

Ideally, you will:

- Have proven experience delivering digital journalism in a quick‑paced newsroom environment
- Have strong knowledge of the Australian political landscape
- Be able to deliver complex or sensitive reporting with accuracy and clarity
- Have excellent writing skills and the ability to produce content for digital audiences
- Be confident generating original story ideas and pursuing them with initiative
- Have the ability to file stories for TV, or the willingness to train for TV delivery
- Have an understanding of media law, editorial standards and the SBS Charter

You should also bring

- A strong understanding of digital publishing, including SEO, headline writing and audience engagement
- Experience using analytics tools (e.g. Chartbeat, Adobe) to inform editorial decisions
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced news environment
- A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including occasional weekends and travel as required
- An existing network of political contacts, or the ability to build and develop contacts to support reporting and sourcing

Reasonable adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact and let us know.

Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more.

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📌 Digital Political Journalist - Canberra
🏢 Special Broadcasting Service
📍 Canberra