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

As a Senior Digital Clinical Content Writer, you will leverage your clinical expertise (ideally with young people) to design and develop engaging, evidence-based digital therapy journeys that empower young people accessing Orygen Digital services.

Key responsibilities

• Design digital therapy journeys based on empirically supported psychological models, ensuring they target key mechanisms of change and address diverse youth mental health challenges.
• Develop engaging content by writing and designing therapy activities that align with an evidence-based framework, meeting project priorities and deadlines.
• Review and mentor content team members by providing line management, guidance, and feedback on clinical and creative content.
• Enhance therapy experiences by supporting the creation of multimedia content (e.g., audio, video) within project timelines.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (preferably postgraduate or working towards postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Developmental Psychology).
• Clinical experience: Experience working with adolescents and young adults to address mental health challenges.
• Evidence-based knowledge: Strong understanding of psychological interventions and the mechanisms underpinning common youth mental health conditions.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to see the bigger picture and integrate treatment strategies, youth-focused content, and digital engagement techniques effectively.

Benefits

• $99,000 - $109,000 base pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 11.5% super + $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
• Engage in innovative projects alongside passionate professionals across various disciplines.

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 HERE 

This is a part-time (0.8FTE) contract until 27th June 2026.

Applications will close on the advertised closing date, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

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.