The ABC has advertised for a one-year digital reporter position covering the science beat and based either in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. The ad calls for an applicant with tertiary qualifications or experience in science or science journalism, ability to…
Darren Osborne science cadetship at ABC open for applications
Darren Osborne was the long-time science editor at the ABC, co-founded of Sydney Science Writers, an unrepentant space nerd, and lovely bloke who was taken far too young by cancer. In his memory, the ABC has established this regional science…
Editor position open at Nature Sydney office
Nature’s Sydney office is looking for an editor or senior editor to fill a seven-month maternity leave position with their Nature Index division, starting in April 2019. They’re looking for someone with at least five years experience writing, editing and…
Health reporter position open at The Age
The Age newspaper is looking for a Health Reporter to cover a 12 month maternity leave period at Media House in Melbourne. They’re looking for “a skilled news breaker and all-rounder who wants ownership of one of our more fascinating,…
Journalist position open at Australian Doctor
Sydney-based weekly medical news magazine Australian Doctor is on the hunt for a journalist to investigate and write news and feature stories across their digital, print and social media platforms. They’re looking for someone passionate about breaking stories and who…
New York Times Australian bureau seeks science/climate/tech reporter
The New York Times’ Australian bureau has just advertised for a full-time reporter to join the Sydney office and “report and write news and feature stories, with an emphasis on climate, science and technology”. More details here.
Science reporter position with New Scientist in Sydney
International science magazine New Scientist has advertised for a maternity leave science reporter position in its Sydney office. “As the Australia reporter, the successful candidate will report on scientific advances taking place across Australasia, East Asia, and worldwide. They will…
Full-time journalist wanted at Royal Australian College of GPs
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has just advertised for a full-time journalist, based in Melbourne, to “research and write news-focused articles, profiles and feature articles for newsGP.” The job is permanent, and they’re looking for “a journalist with…
Two in-house science writing jobs in Sydney
It’s a red-letter week for science writers looking for one of the precious few in-house jobs going in Australia in the area of science writing and science journalism; there are not one but two jobs advertised in the past week.…
Science/technology reporter job at ABC
The ABC has just advertised for a science and technology reporter to join its specialist reporting team. It’s an 18 month-position, starting in February 2018, and will involve working across radio, TV and digital. Applications opened on December 20 and…