Darren Osborne Regional Science Cadet

Contract Full Time
Location: Various
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content

• Contract for approximately 10 months starting mid Feb 2024
• Applicants must be from regional Australia
• Spend 10 months working with some of Australia's best science journalists
• $58K to $72K (pro rata) plus 15.4% Nominated Super

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About the Role
This is an early career opportunity for someone with a passion for science and an interest in telling stories that connect with Australians, about anything from astronomy to zoology.
You will spend ten months working within the ABC's Science Unit, developing your ability to create high quality, compelling content for a variety of ABC platforms including the ABC News website and ABC RN (Radio National). You will work in a supportive environment as you learn to report on the latest scientific research, provide context for scientific developments and issues, and write features that allow a lay audience to understand and appreciate the 'wonders of science'.
This cadetship was established in memory of .
About You
You should be based in, or recently hail from, regional Australia. For the purposes of this cadetship, this means anywhere outside the five biggest metro centres of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide - and the selection panel will give priority to applicants who can demonstrate a deep commitment to rural and regional Australia.
You have a genuine enthusiasm and passion for science that is evident in your writing in addition to:

• Some experience in digital content production
• A qualification in a science-related field (desirable)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with a passion to tell stories

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:
We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).
For further information on this position please contact Kylie Andrews, Science Online Producer/Journalist at
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 28 January 2024
Advertised: 15 Jan 2024 10:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Jan 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time