Clinical Health & Wellbeing Content Writer (Carlton)

About us The Leukaemia Foundation is on an exciting transformation journey to deliver greater impact to our key stakeholders and the Australian community. Join a national organisation standing with Australia to help cure and conquer every blood cancer – with care. Together we’re attacking every blood cancer, from every direction, in every way we can. Now more than ever, the path to conquering blood cancer requires us to work together and ensure 100% access to the right information, the best treatments, the latest trials, tests and diagnostic tools; and the best supportive care to help people not just to survive
- but also to live well. About the role Reporting to the Clinical Content Lead, you will develop clear, accurate and accessible health information for people living with blood cancer, their families and carers. You will translate complex clinical and wellbeing information into trusted, evidence-informed content that supports understanding, self-management and informed decision-making across the blood cancer journey. You will work across clinical, digital and consumer channels to ensure all content is health-literate, accessible, and aligned with governance and quality standards. This role can be based at any of our Leukaemia Foundation offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide. Key responsibilities
- Develop, review and update clinical, health and wellbeing content in line with editorial and governance standards
- Translate complex clinical information into clear, consumer-friendly language
- Manage content lifecycle activities including drafting, review, approval and scheduled updates
- Ensure accuracy through clinical review and risk assurance processes
- Produce content across multiple formats including digital, print, scripts and infographics
- Adapt content for different audiences, channels and stages of the blood cancer experience
- Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, subject matter experts and consumer contributors
- Support content reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement
- Ensure content meets health literacy, accessibility and inclusive language standards About you You are a skilled health communicator who can translate complex medical information into clear, engaging, and accessible content for consumer audiences. You will bring:
- Experience writing or editing health, medical or wellbeing content
- Strong ability to simplify complex clinical information
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience working within content governance, review or approval processes
- Robust organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Understanding of health literacy and accessible communication principles
- Experience working with digital content platforms (e.g. CMS) Desirable:
- Experience in cancer, chronic illness or supportive care content
- Experience creating multimedia content (video, audio or scripts)
- Experience in healthcare, research or not-for-profit environments Additional requirements
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencement
- Successful completion of relevant probity, police and reference checks
- Ability to work outside standard hours when required
- Ability to travel domestically if required What we offer
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus meal & entertainment card
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
- Adaptable and hybrid working arrangements
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, purpose-driven work
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- The chance to make a direct impact on people affected by blood cancer How to apply Submit a one-page cover letter addressing the essential criteria and your CV (PDF) via Seek or the Leukaemia Foundation website. For the position description, email [email protected]. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: COB 26 June 2026 Don't delay
- apply today! We may shortlist and appoint prior to the closing date. Successful applicants will undergo reference, police, and VEVO checks. Leukaemia Foundation is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that continues to reflect the community we support. We strongly encourage people from all cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qk1pi