- Kalgoorlie location
- Lead ABC Goldfields and set the editorial direction for news across the region
- Base salary $129k - $143k (Pro rata) + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
- Contracted position for approximately 7 months (Full-time hours)
- Working in isolated locations attracts allowances above the base salary rate
- Start date: 1st March 2027

The Role

The ABC is looking for an Editor to lead ABC Goldfields, based in Kalgoorlie, on a 7-month contract.

This is a senior leadership role in the ABC’s regional news network. You’ll set the editorial direction for the Goldfields-Esperance region and guide the team’s output across platforms, making sure our coverage stays relevant to the people we serve.

As Editor, you’ll run the newsroom day to day. On the editorial side, you’ll plan and shape coverage, from breaking news and emergencies to distinctive local stories, and manage the Local Emergency Coverage plan. On the operational side, you’ll find ways to make staffing, rostering and resource allocation more adaptable and efficient. On the people side, you’ll coach and develop your team and build a collaborative, high-performing culture. Working under the direction of the Regional Editor WA, you’ll also identify stories to share with other News and ABC teams and partner with colleagues on community activities and national projects.

ABC Goldfields covers a diverse patch. It takes in the Goldfields-Esperance region, from the mining city of Kalgoorlie and nearby towns, through to remote communities, pastoral country and the south coast around Esperance. The stories are varied, from resources and agriculture to local government,



community life and weather events.

The Job

- Lead editorial planning and production to deliver distinctive, compelling content across platforms.
- Guide, support and develop the team, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Find local stories that can be shared with other News and ABC content teams.
- Implement the Local Emergency Coverage plan and keep stakeholders informed.
- Work with ABC colleagues to plan and deliver community activities and national projects that grow audience reach and engagement.
- Look for ways to make staffing, rostering and resource allocation more flexible and efficient.
- Connect with local communities to find and tell stories that reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of Australia.

Position Description: 50046539 EDITOR, ABC GOLDFIELDS BACKFILL OCT 2026.pdf

About You

You’re a news leader with sound editorial judgement, strong planning skills and a real interest in the communities you’ll be covering.

You'll have:

- Strong editorial and leadership skills, including the ability to find, analyse and tell stories that reflect the diversity of Australia and align with ABC editorial policies.
- Significant experience leading and developing teams of people from diverse backgrounds,



and working collaboratively with other managers and colleagues.
- Outstanding organisational, planning and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise, troubleshoot and solve problems.
- A current and valid driver’s licence is required.

What we can offer you:

- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
- Salary packaging.
- ABC Mentoring.

About ABC News

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.

More info:

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.

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

Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone | LinkedIn

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

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

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

Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 17th November

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