Web Editor & Copywriter

at  Orygen The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health

Research Parkville Contract

7/2/2025

• Parkville location | Close to public transport, onsite parking
• Part time 4-month contract | FTE negotiable
• Access to NFP salary packaging | Join a multidisciplinary team

About Orygen
Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.
For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.
About the job
The Web Editor & Copywriter be responsible for working with AEPCC’s web agency to develop a revised web content structure for aepcc.org.au and edit and write engaging copy for the website.
This role will collaborate with the AEPCC Communications & Social Media Advisor to ensure messaging aligns with brand identity and achieves business goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop engaging copy for aepcc.org.au that is accessible to our diverse audiences. Content needs to align with AEPCC’s new key messages and updated programs.
• Work closely with AEPCC’s web agency to implement content strategy and realise the AEPCC team’s needs.
• Work closely with the AEPCC Communications & Social Media Advisor to ensure a cohesive brand and tone of voice.
• Audit existing website content to identify gaps and opportunities for alignment with AEPCC’s new strategic direction.
• Develop a content strategy framework that incorporates audience personas, key messages, and user journeys.

Skills and experience

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 relevant qualification in communications, marketing, journalism, professional writing or related field.
• Experience developing a content structure and copy for a website.
• Proven experience in developing web content structure and digital copywriting (portfolio required).
• Ability to make complicated topics accessible and engaging to a diverse audience.
• Commitment to ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand guidelines in all content.

Benefits

• Salary package between $80,000 - $85,000 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 11.5% super + NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
• Support Orygen’s mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Participate in cutting-edge projects that directly impact youth development and well-being.

How to apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.
For the full position description, visit; https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/12d36eb5-8afe-4f5d-bfd9-a226dc387172/AEPCC-Web-editor-and-copywriter-PD-FINAL-FEB-2025.pdf.aspx
This is a part-time (FTE negotiable) contract for 4 months from commencement.
Applications will close on the 14th of February (2pm), unless 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 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 and successful police check.

• Develop engaging copy for aepcc.org.au that is accessible to our diverse audiences. Content needs to align with AEPCC’s new key messages and updated programs.
• Work closely with AEPCC’s web agency to implement content strategy and realise the AEPCC team’s needs.
• Work closely with the AEPCC Communications & Social Media Advisor to ensure a cohesive brand and tone of voice.
• Audit existing website content to identify gaps and opportunities for alignment with AEPCC’s new strategic direction.
• Develop a content strategy framework that incorporates audience personas, key messages, and user journeys