Steve's practice of photography is highly technical and precise, reflecting Biotext's focused expertise and curiosity for all things science and complex.
Who we are
Established in 1999, we're an employee-owned business based in the
Australian Capital Territory.
Our team members work across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, bringing together backgrounds in science and communication to help our clients turn complex information into clear content.
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Ari Moloney
BSc
Science Writer and Editor
Ari is a science content specialist, with a background in science communication and biological sciences.
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Carrie DeHaan
BSc(Genetics), Dip Professional Writing and Editing
Principal Science Content Developer and Strategist
Carrie is a science content specialist, with a passion for developing strategies for accessible, user-focused websites.
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Darren Goossens
BSc(Hons), PhD, GradCert(Prof Write & Edit), AE
Senior Science Writer and Editor, Data Strategist, Training Manager
Darren is a technical writing and editing specialist and trainer, with a background in physical and mathematical sciences as a research scientist, lecturer and teacher.
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Emily Henkel
BSc(Hons), PhD
Senior Science Writer and Editor
Emily is a health content specialist with a background in academia.
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Janna Randell
BEnvSc, DipGov
Principal Science Content Developer and Strategist
Janna is a science and government content specialist with a background in environmental science and management.
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Jason Gray
BA(Communications), DipAppSci
Senior Content Developer
Jason is a writing and editing specialist with a background in government and publishing.
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Julie Irish
BSc(Hons), MPH, PhD, ELS, AE
Director, Chief Executive Officer, Principal Health Content Developer and Strategist
Julie is a health content specialist with a background in biomedical science and public health.
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Karen Farrar
BSc(Hons), PhD, GradDip(Comm)
Senior Health Writer and Editor
Karen is a health content specialist with a background in clinical practice.
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Kim Wilson
BA(Hons), MSc, AE
Science Writer and Editor
Kim is a technical writing and editing specialist with a background in environmental management.
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Kylie Evans
BA(Communications), GAICD
Director, Principal Science Content Developer and Strategist
Kylie is a writing and editing specialist with a background in communications.
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Bryan Potter
Chief Operating Officer
Bryan works with clients to design custom approaches and accurate quotes for their projects. He has experience managing large, multi-authored publications, and has worked with Elsevier Ltd in the United Kingdom and India, and with Pearson Australia in Sydney.
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Suzannah Walton
Business Coordinator
Suzannah works with clients to prepare quotes, tender submissions and contracts, and to respond to enquiries. Her focus is on creating efficient processes and delivering an exceptional experience for every client. She has experience in the printing industry, office administration and team leadership.
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Vesna Ratajkoska
Accounting Manager
Vesna manages Biotext's accounts and keeps our financial operations running smoothly.
Our values
It's not just the outcome of our work that makes a difference — it's how we go about it.
We strive to make a positive difference for society and the environment, as well as for our clients and our team. We're an accredited recycler with the ACT Government and support remote and flexible working arrangements for our staff to reduce travel needs and maintain a healthy work–life balance.
We recognise the hidden impacts that come with our line of work, particularly energy use and the accessibility issues associated with digital content. We consider the environment and society as beneficiaries of our work — much of our focus is on communicating environmental, health and social issues.
We consider environmental and social needs at all stages of our work, to make sure our solutions are as accessible and low-energy as possible.
About our hero image
This extreme macro photograph by Steve Young captures the iridescent detail of Elaeomyxa cerifera — a species of myxomycetes (slime mould).
