Be the voice of the Goldfields!
Are you ready to make headlines, capture the heartbeat of a region, and be the voice of the community? You can’t go wrong in a thriving, diverse and sports-loving regional city like Kalgoorlie!
Whether you are a graduate journalist or a professional looking to pivot into media, this is your chance to contribute to a publication that prints Monday to Saturday, delivering trusted news to the Goldfields community.
About the role
Cover a diverse range of stories -from breaking news to community features.
Interview key stakeholders and uncover stories that matter.
Work closely with the Editor and newsroom team to meet daily deadlines.
Contribute engaging content across digital and social media platforms to continue to grow audience reach.
Drive reader engagement through compelling and original reporting.
About you
A tertiary qualification in journalism or related field.
Demonstrated experience researching, developing and delivering accurate news stories.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain trusted community relationships.
Well developed writing and communication skills with confidence conducting interviews.
Ability to manage competing headlines and adapt to changing news cycles.
A strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines.
Passion for local news with an interest in government reporting highly regarded.
Digital production skills, or a strong desire to upskill in social media and multimedia journalism.
About the Benefits
Access to salary sacrifice arrangements and paid parental leave, supporting flexibility and family life.
Subsidised company housing helping ensure work and lifestyle balance easier.
Exclusive Work Perks Program offering discounts across a range of leading brands.
Ongoing career development opportunities designed to support your growth and long term success.
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 organisations, with a market‑leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.
SXL owns some of Australia’s most recognised media brands, 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.
The Kalgoorlie Miner plays a vital role in delivering trusted, relevant news to the Goldfields community, while being supported by the scale, resources and reach of a leading national media organisation.
If you are ready to build your journalism career while delivering trusted news across the Goldfields, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, click Apply Now and follow the prompts to submit your resume and any supporting documents.
Please note, applicants must have current and valid Australian work rights.
The Kalgoorlie Miner is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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