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The Scientific Writer will join the Research Division of Orygen Digital. This position will work directly with the Chief of Orygen Digital, Professor Mario Alvarez-Jimenez, to assist with a range of academic administrative tasks.

Reporting to the Chief, Orygen Digital, you will:

• Assist with preparing, drafting, and coordinating competitive grant applications and scientific articles and other relevant publications that involve the Chief.
• Support the maintenance of databases related to systematic reviews and assist with preparing, drafting, editing, and coordinating scientific articles other relevant publications that involve the Chief.
• Maintain, coordinate, and edit CVs, Endnote libraries, and databases pertaining to grants, publications, and presentations for the Chief of Orygen Digital.
• Liaise with Orygen and Orygen Digital staff on a range of research matters, including publication and conference presentation information.

What you’ll need

You are passionate, energetic and determined to make a difference to health and wellbeing outcomes for young people.

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• A tertiary level qualification with Honours in any health discipline with relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in medical/science writing and a demonstrated track-record drafting high quality research papers.
• Experience or knowledge of the purpose and conduct of scientific research that includes writing of high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
• Well-developed, demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrated initiative and flexibility to prioritise work based on academic timelines.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly in relation to the management of data. Strong ability to perform online literature reviews.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of $100,000- $130,000 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 11% super + access to $15,900 NFP salary packaging
• Be part of the Orygen Digital’s team that includes over 120 professionals and researchers across over 20 disciplines.
• Ability to purchase additional leave; access to EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme.
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and access to policies and tools that support this.
• Join a growing organisation.

Orygen – leading the revolution

Imagine a future with unlimited potential. A future where every young person enjoys optimal mental health as they grow into adulthood. At Orygen, this is our life’s work, because we passionately believe it’s what all young people deserve.

Every step of the way, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Always

Through world-leading research that creates change. Through pioneering reform that delivers real-world practical solutions.
At Orygen, that’s the future we’re creating right now. To do it, we have revolution in mind.

Join the revolution

If you’re keen to join Orygen and be part of our team challenging the status quo and reshaping the future for young people, click 'Apply Now'.

Part-time or full-time contract (0.6-1.0FTE) for 12 months.

Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from the First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services.

All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check, successful police check and having at least three COVID-19 vaccinations.

A position description is attached.