Turn evidence into information that changes women’s lives.
Every day, women turn to Jean Hailes for answers about their health, often at moments when clarity matters most. We’re looking for an experienced health and medical writer to provide leadership and to shape the evidence-based information that reaches hundreds of thousands of Australian women each year.
This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on writing with editorial leadership. You’ll translate complex clinical research and guidelines into content that’s accurate, accessible and genuinely useful, from menopause to periods, migraine to healthy ageing. All while building the processes, standards and team that keep our content trustworthy at scale.
About us
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (“Jean Hailes”) is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering women to enjoy their best health and wellbeing at every life stage. We work with and alongside others to inform, influence and support all women, and we recognise the need for additional support for women facing the most significant social, cultural and structural barriers to good health and wellbeing. We achieve change through four strategic pillars: health information, advocacy, clinical expertise and partnerships. Our vision is an Australia in which gender has no influence on health and wellbeing outcomes.
What you’ll do
Write and lead content strategy. Write and edit high-quality, evidence-based women’s health information across all levels of health literacy.
Own editorial quality. Set and maintain the editorial standards, style guides and quality assurance processes that keep our content clear, consistent and trustworthy.
Lead and collaborate. Manage a small team plus a network of freelance health and medical writers. Partner closely with our Head of Evidence and Insights, clinicians and subject matter experts to ensure every piece of content reflects the best available evidence.
Shape how we work. Explore how AI-assisted tools can responsibly support content delivery with human judgement and accountability always front and centre.
What you’ll bring to the role
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in life sciences or health sciences, or in communications/journalism combined with a strong science background
- Significant experience as a health or medical writer, with a strong portfolio of consumer-facing health content and excellent written English
- Confidence interpreting research and clinical data, and working with clinical reviewers and evidence processes
- Experience managing editorial standards, quality assurance and contributors
- Sound editorial and ethical judgement, and a calm, systems-minded approach to getting things right
- Experience with SEO/AEO content practices is a bonus
Why work at Jean Hailes
- Access to generous salary packaging of up to $18,550 per FBT year
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Application process
Jean Hailes is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. Jean Hailes is also a Child Safe Organisation. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role including your ability to fulfil the key responsibilities and requirements and why you would be a great addition to our team. Please contact recruitment@jeanhailes.org.au if you have any questions.
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews may commence before the job advertisement closes. As such, please beware the job advertisement may close earlier if role is filled. Please note also that, due to the anticipated high number of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
