Content Writer

The ADHD Australia vision is ‘to make Australia a better place for people living with ADHD’. Established in 2014, ADHD Australia Ltd (ADHDA) is an independent, national, registered charity.

Around one in twenty Australians live with ADHD, and ADHDA is committed to enabling them to reach their full potential at every stage of life. We achieve this through advocacy, support, education, evidence-based research, and ongoing work to support early intervention, the removal of barriers and reduced ADHD-related stigma. As we continue to grow our voice and reach, we are seeking passionate and skilled volunteers to help tell the stories that matter.

Position Overview

The volunteer position of Content Writer is an exciting opportunity to help bring ADHD stories and expertise to life through compelling and accessible written content. You will write and edit articles on topics like lived experience, healthcare, employment, education, parenting etc. You collaborate with internal teams and ADHD experts to best tell their stories and share their expertise. This includes managing written submissions and interviewing people to tell their stories.

Apply if you have excellent writing and editing skills, a passion for storytelling, a knack for distilling detail and an interest in ADHD advocacy. We also welcome those with skills in social media, graphic design, and multimedia to help us create diverse content.

This volunteer role requires a minimum time commitment of 2-4 hours per week. It will be busier in the first few weeks as we roll out ADHD Awareness Month.

Key responsibilities and deliverables

• Write, edit, and proofread original content for the website (e.g. tone, structure, grammar etc.)
• Translate technical information into plain language (e.g. research findings).
• Collaborate with program leads and other volunteers to develop and refine content.
• Reach out to ADHD experts, researchers, advocates etc, to contribute content.
• Interview contributors and write up their stories or insights.
• Collaborate throughout the editing process to ensure accurate and engaging content.
• Support a process for collecting and managing community-submitted stories.
• Coordinate content management process, including edits, approvals and publishing.
• Draft promotional materials (e.g., social media posts, EDM summary) and coordinate with teams on web publishing and promotion across digital channels.
• Work closely with wider communications team, including attending regular meetings and supporting broader initiatives (e.g. ADHD Awareness Month).

Optional: Support social media; media releases (as needed); developing audio-visual content (e.g., videos); and designing resources (e.g. fact sheets, longer guides).

Skills and experience

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with a keen eye for clarity and tone.
• Ability to translate complex information into plain language.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Self-motivated with good time management and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of Canva (desirable, not required).
• Previous experience in communications, journalism, health writing or content creation.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in public relations, journalism, media, publishing or similar is desirable but not required.

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How To Apply
To apply for this role, please click the button to email our team, telling us why you are interested in volunteering and ensuring you attach your resume.

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