Job Description

Job Details

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- Base salary $101K to $110K
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- Cover breaking news about crime, law enforcement, and justice.
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Work type: Ongoing Full Time

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Location: Melbourne (Southbank)

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Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter

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The Role

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We are seeking an experienced Journalist to cover and report on breaking news about crime, law enforcement, and justice. Joining our very busy Victorian news team, you will draw on a range of sources within police departments, emergency services and the court system to break stories and deliver accurate, high quality and engaging content across all ABC News platforms.

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The Job

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- Generate exclusive Victorian stories utilising a wide network of contacts, trusted sources and research.
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- Rapidly report on crime scenes, accidents, and unfolding emergencies.
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- Maintain a network of contacts within police departments, emergency services, and the court system.
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- Write concise and accurate copy, using creative storytelling techniques with advanced production skills.
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- Work collaboratively with newsroom leaders and staff, sharing experience and knowledge across the wider Victorian News team.
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- Take direction and offer guidance and leadership; exhibit high-level communication skills.
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- Good time management and coordination of colleagues in production situations when required.
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Position Description

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50043865 JOURNALIST (POLICE REPORTER).pdf

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About You

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- You have experience in racing to the scene of a crime to cover breaking news, as well as using your strong network of contacts to confirm tip offs, follow leads and deliver exclusive stories.
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- Demonstrated ability to break exclusive stories that have state‐wide impact and hold all levels of government to account.
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- Excellent time management and writing skills with the ability to deliver explicit, concise copy.
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What We Can Offer You

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- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
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- Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
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- Salary packaging.
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- ABC Mentoring.
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About ABC News

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Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.

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More Info

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In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

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To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [email protected]

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Contact

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If you want to know more, please contact Monique Hore, Deputy Metro Editor ABC News Victoria via [email protected] or Rachel Johnsson, Recruitment Specialist, News via [email protected]

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We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

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For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

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We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

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Advertised: 20 Feb 2026 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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Applications close: 06 Mar 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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📌 Police Reporter, News - Victoria
🏢 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
📍 Victoria