Outstanding Sydney-based senior journalism role, with substantial WFH / flexibility

Industrial relations news service Workplace Express is seeking a journalist with substantial experience to join the leadership of our small editorial team in Sydney.

The permanent full-time job involves sourcing and reporting news for the real-time publication, alongside supervising other journalists and subbing their work.

After an initial induction and settling-in period, the role has scope to be performed to a substantial degree from home.

The successful candidate will require strong journalism and reporting skills, an ability to produce clean, accurate copy to deadlines and at least a decade of experience.

Knowledge of industrial relations, economics, politics and parliamentary and legal systems would be a distinct advantage, as would a background in court reporting.

The position provides the opportunity to report on a key area of economic and social importance and to work as part of a focused team.

Pay range $95 to $125K.

About Workplace Express

Workplace Express, established 25 years ago, is Australia's leading source of industrial relations news.

It is a subscription-based service for specialist practitioners in IR, HR and employment law.

Subscribers expect coverage of the broad sweep of industrial relations news, including court and tribunal decisions, legislative developments, industrial disputes, bargaining trends and wage movements.

Workplace Express is part of the Specialist News stable, which also includes OHS Alert and HR Daily.

Specialist News has an office in Sydney's CBD.

Essential

• Willingness to start at 6.30am (remotely), with early finish time.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Extensive experience in journalism and reporting
• Ability to write crisp, clean copy requiring minimal editing
• Ability to sub-edit to a high standard
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to supervise others
• Ability to make and maintain contacts
• Ability to source news
• Ability to understand legal documents
• Interest in industrial relations reporting
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Understanding of the Australian political and legal system

Desirable

• Knowledge of industrial relations, economics, politics and the law
• Experience in court reporting
• Experience in electronic publishing and content management systems

Applications for the position are required by the closing date.

The application should address the essential and desirable criteria (above) and the candidate's skills, experience and aptitude for the job.

Candidates should also attach a resume, plus at least three recent examples of published editorial work.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For a confidential discussion of the position, call David on 02 9267 3800 during business hours.