Seven West Media is the leading listed national multi-platform media business based in Australia. We comprise Channel Seven, The West Australian, The Sunday Times and associated Perth metropolitan and WA regional newspapers. Based in our Katanning office and reporting to the Editor (Great Southern), this is a unique and exciting prospect for an enthusiastic journalist to join The West Australian’s Great Southern team.

You will be the primary reporter for the Great Southern Herald and Narrogin Observer, weekly publications serving the communities of the Great Southern and Wheatbelt and are among the four mastheads that make up SWM’s Great Southern regional newspapers. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering original news stories for print and online publication that reflect the wider interests of the people of the Great Southern and Wheatbelt. As the papers primary reporter, you’ll cover all aspects of news in those rural communities, including courts, crime, council, agriculture, health, arts and culture, politics, special features, community, and sport.

Reporting to the Editor (Great Southern), your key responsibilities will include: Key Responsibilities - Consistently delivering accurate, engaging copy to strict deadlines

- Covering breaking news stories across a broad range of areas
- Pitching agenda-setting exclusive story ideas to the Editor
- Building and maintaining excellent contacts across the community
- Interviewing and photographing subjects confidently and professionally
- Representing the company in a qualified and courteous manner What you will bring to the role - Admirable written and verbal communication
- Highly organised with the ability to build rapport quickly with a range of stakeholders
- A passion for community journalism, strong work ethic and self-motivation
- Experience writing copy in a professional or academic context
- Have an eagle-eye for detail and excellent writing skills




- Excellent time management with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Be a proud representative for the Narrogin Observer to develop the paper’s standing in the community
- Hold a valid driver’s licence Our Perks - An inclusive and diverse workplace that values respect, collaboration and speaking up
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Employee health and wellbeing support programs
- Work Perks program offering a range of discounts on some of the most popular brands
- Salary sacrifice packaging We want to engage like-minded people who embody our values: Make it Happen - Be the Solution, Be Brave - Speak Up and Better Together - Join Forces.

Seven West

Media is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Be part of our story and unleash your imagination. We inspire millions of Australians with our exceptional content. We work as one connected team across our brands and all share a pride and passion for our company and in everything we do.

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.

📌 Reporter, Great Southern Herald/Narrogin Observer (Australia)
🏢 Seven West Media
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