Darren Osborne Regional Science Cadet

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Full time

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Job no:
505027

Work type:
Contract Full Time

Location:
Various

Categories:
Journalism/Content Making, Social Media/ Digital, Production/Content

  • Contract for approximately 10 months starting mid Feb 2026
  • Applicants must be from regional Australia
  • Spend 10 months working with some of Australia's best science journalists
  • Base salary $60K - $75K (pro rata)

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 everything from astronomy to zoology.

You will spend ten months working within the ABC Radio National Science Unit, developing your ability to create high quality, compelling content for a variety of ABC platforms including the ABC News website, ABC Radio National and social media. You will work in a supportive environment as you learn to report on the latest scientific research, provide context on the major stories of our time and tell stories that allow a lay audience to understand and appreciate the 'wonders of science'.

The cadetship was established in 2017 in memory of beloved ABC "science news geek" Darren Osborne. It provides an opportunity to an aspiring science reporter from regional Australia and aims to showcase voices and science stories from outside the usual metropolitan areas.

Position Description: REGIONAL SCIENCE
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 connection 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 - audio, text or multimedia
  • A qualification in a science-related field (desirable)
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with a talent for finding and telling stories

More Info
The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact

If you want to know more, please contact Kylie Andrews, Science Online Producer/ Journalist via or during business hours)
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
For more information on working at the ABC visit

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Sunday 2 November
Advertised:
15 Oct 2025 4:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:
02 Nov :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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