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About Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

As the nation’s independent public broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation is proud to be the source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation produces quality, distinctive, award-winning content that informs, educates and entertains audiences from across Australia and the world.

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Your role

The Caroline Jones Scholarship is set up to mark the extraordinary work of one of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s finest journalists and broadcasters. It aims to provide the opportunity for a passionate and talented Indigenous person who is aspiring to be a journalist.  The successful candidate will be able to explore the art of multiplatform storytelling for ABC news and current affairs programs, bringing with them a wealth of experiences and different perspectives.

The Caroline Jones Scholarship is a 12-month cadet program that includes:

• Workplace training with ABC News, gaining multiplatform storytelling skills
• Work placements with specialist News and/or regional teams
• Specialised mentoring and training personalised to your professional development needs.

This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, reflecting our commitment to ABC's Reconciliation Action Plan, ABC Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2019 - 2022 and the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987. 

• Ignite your media career at Australia’s independent national broadcaster
• Bring your enthusiasm for news and current affairs and receive on-the-job training and mentoring to develop your skills in the media industry
• 12-month vacancy
• A salary from A$56,000 p.a. + choice of 15.4% superannuation

Training, development & rotations

Many people come to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation with qualifications in journalism, radio, online, or a relevant course suited to a corporate area. However, there are courses available to keep you up to date with skills or systems unique to the ABC or to keep your industry knowledge relevant.

Their training courses include:

• Digital skills development;
• Production skills;
• Camera skills;
• Editing skills and associated technology;
• Desktop Editing for Journalists;
• Writing for Radio/ Writing for News/ Writing for Television;
• ABC Editorial Policies;
• Legal workshops;
• Core systems including; SAP HR, Finance, Records management, Rights Management, training in IT systems, iNews, and NETIA;
• A range of OH&S training includes; fatigue management, personal risk assessment, induction, manual handling, first aid, and radiological awareness training.

Salary & benefits

Roles in Cadet Journalist - Caroline Jones Scholarship earn a salary of A$56,000 p.a. + choice of 15.4% superannuation.

Some of the benefits of working at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation include:

• Comprehensive leave conditions including annual leave, personal leave, parental leave, and long service leave
• The opportunity to choose your own super fund or an ABC-nominated fund
• Flexible salary packaging arrangements through an external provider

Career progression

Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s performance management system has been designed to foster high performance, creativity, initiative and leadership. It allows flexibility in the planning of work and the development of skills to meet the needs of the future. Employees benefit through active participation in the process, feedback on performance, recognition and reward for their efforts, and improved development and career opportunities.

Work-life balance

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has a range of flexible policies and practices designed to help people balance their work and personal lives. Access to these types of arrangements will depend on your circumstances, including work requirements, and require the agreement of your manager. Read more.

Culture & vibe

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and promotes a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect, and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with their focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

About you

The Caroline Jones Scholarship is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates who have demonstrated enthusiasm for telling stories and exploring the various platforms for presenting them. They’re not looking for specific qualifications within the media industry, however, you will need to impress them with your passion and drive to share the stories that are meaningful to you and your community. At the end of the program, the company will do all it can to support you in successfully obtaining a role. 

To be eligible to apply for the Caroline Jones Scholarship, you must:

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• Understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people; and
• Have the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander peoples

If you also have the following attributes, then they encourage you to apply:

• A self-starter and team player
• A strong engagement with issues and how they affect people and communities
• Well-developed research and writing skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong interest in news and information
• Media interest and/or experience
• Ability to travel

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).