Senior Medical Writer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on heart health.
• Permanent Full Time | Flexible hybrid working arrangements from any capital city
• Enjoy generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay.

About Us – Have a Heart for Change!

Did you know heart disease is the number one killer of Australians? Every day, 50 Australians lose their lives to heart disease. As Australia’s leading heart health charity, we’re on a mission to change this – and we need passionate people like you to help make a difference!

How You Can Make a Difference

Are you passionate about transforming complex medical information into clear, engaging content that makes a difference? The Heart Foundation is looking for an experienced Senior Medical Writer to join our Clinical Evidence team.

In this pivotal role, you will develop high-quality, evidence-based materials for both consumers and health professionals. From position statements and guidelines to brochures, press releases, and blogs - you’ll craft communications that support better heart health outcomes for all Australians.

This is your opportunity to lead the standardisation of our editorial style and contribute to a unified, trusted voice in cardiovascular health communications.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop, check accuracy and edit a wide range of materials including brochures, clinical guidelines, websites, presentations, and social media content.
• Create and implement editorial standards to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all publications.
• Translate complex scientific information into accessible language for varied audiences.
• Work closely with internal teams and external consultants to produce culturally appropriate materials.
• Maintain an annual publication calendar and manage timelines for resource updates and new content.
• Provide writing coaching and guidance to colleagues to elevate internal communication standards.

What You'll Bring

• A degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Health or Life Sciences (higher degree preferred).
• Proven experience as a medical or scientific writer/editor across a range of media.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and audience relevance.
• Deep understanding of medical terminology and research principles.
• Expertise in plain language communication and health literacy best practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and referencing software.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work autonomously.

Why Join Us?

At our heart, we are driven by purpose. Every day, we make a meaningful impact through our work, and we are committed to supporting our employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, safe, and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to represent the communities we serve and recognise the invaluable skills, knowledge, and perspectives a diverse team brings. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from all backgrounds.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging to help you make the most of your earnings.
• Flexible work-from-home options – up to 50% of your week.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.
• Additional gifted leave during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives to support your personal and professional growth.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application online or contact Stephanie at [email protected] if you require any workplace adjustments.

This advertisement is expected to close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 25 May. However, if we receive a large response we might close it early, so please don't delay! If you're reading this and the closing date is in the past, that means we're still accepting applications.

All employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including National criminal history check, Working with Children Check, and any other relevant background checks.