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Role highlights

• Help shape the future of scholarly publishing at Australia’s National Science Agency
• Support editorial boards, journal growth and publishing initiatives
• Join CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency

About CSIRO

As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity

CSIRO Publishing is Australia's leading publisher of quality scientific, technical and health journals, books and science news. As part of CSIRO, Australia's National Science Agency, we are committed to advancing trusted science and supporting research communities both in Australia and around the world.

We're seeking a proactive and relationship-focused Journals Portfolio Coordinator to support a portfolio of scholarly journals and editorial boards. In this role, you'll work closely with editors, society partners and publishing professionals to help deliver high-quality journal publishing services, support journal growth and contribute to initiatives that enhance journal visibility, reputation and impact.

Reporting to the Head, Content, you'll collaborate with the Journals Manager, Journals Publishing Assistant and colleagues across CSIRO Publishing to coordinate journal activities, maintain strong stakeholder relationships and support the successful delivery of publishing initiatives.

Acting as a key liaison between editorial boards, society partners and internal teams, you'll help coordinate journal operations, support publishing agreement commitments, monitor journal performance and contribute to activities that strengthen engagement across the scholarly publishing community. This is an excellent opportunity to build expertise in journal management while taking responsibility for a defined portfolio of journals.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Acting as a responsive and trusted contact for editorial boards.
• Coordinating editorial board meetings, appointments and editor onboarding.
• Preparing journal reports and monitoring agreed performance measures.
• Supporting publishing agreements, special issues and invited papers.
• Contributing to the launch and integration of new journals.
• Coordinating indexing and abstracting applications.
• Supporting promotional campaigns and stakeholder communications.
• Identifying practical improvements to processes and services.

Role particulars

Location: Clayton, Victoria. Other locations may be considered
Salary: AU$76,068 - AU$96,813 plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 2 years, part-time at 0.4 full-time equivalent
Reference: 104309

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Stakeholder engagement, customer service and communication skills.
• Organisation, coordination and prioritisation skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical, reporting and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Willingness to undertake occasional domestic travel.

Experience in STEM publishing, scientific communication, editorial-board support or publishing systems will be highly regarded.

For full details about this role and the selection criteria, please review the Position Description.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

We recognise that true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents.

Appointment to this role is subject to a national police check and may also be subject to other security, medical or character clearance requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter of no more than two pages and a CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

29 October 2026, 11:00pm AEDT

We strongly encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as they come through. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date if required.