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The Opportunity

• 2 opportunities available in a flexible/hybrid working environment
• Apply your passion for science & publishing in this fantastic position!
• Support Australia's leading science publisher of books, journals, & magazines

This is an opportunity to be part of rewarding work within a great team!

CSIRO Publishing, Australia’s leading science publisher of books, journals and magazines with a strong emphasis on digital publishing is seeking two Production Editors!

As the Production Editor, you will provide production management services that allow publication of Journals within the set financial and time budget and to industry best-practice standards. In this position you will coordinate the production process for articles for CSIRO Publishing journals, from manuscript acceptance, through to, styling, copyediting and typesetting, and publication, with guidance and support.

If you pride yourself on having excellent customer service skills and enjoy dealing with a broad range of stakeholders, such as authors, you will thoroughly enjoy this position!

Your duties will include:

• Monitoring suppliers to ensure manuscripts are styled and structured and XML is prepared to CSIRO requirements and troubleshooted as necessary to ensure error-free files.
• Briefing freelance copyeditors to edit manuscripts on an online platform to journal style while maintaining high editing standards to agreed timelines.
• Resolving manuscript queries through diplomatic liaison with authors, copyeditors and suppliers.
• Ensuring provision of error-free content for typesetting. Liaising with typesetters to ensure that timely and accurate proofs are sent to the authors. Collating in-house and author corrections for typesetters.
• Publishing papers online.
• Consulting the Production lead on the journal to resolve problems arising in the workflow.
• Supporting teammates during busy times and contribute to departmental meetings and goals.

Location: Hybrid working environment. Melbourne based preferred. Other locations may be considered.

Salary: AU $51,031 - $65,779 p.a. plus, up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 1 years

Reference: 91114

To be considered you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in a science, technical or medical field, or relevant publishing industry work experience.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proven ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities and contribute to several projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively and professionally with a wide range of people such as top-level research scientists, service providers, and in-house staff.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative in selecting appropriate solutions, including ability to know when to escalate an issue.
• The ability to work effectively in a team and independently, positively contributing to the team environment.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

8 January 2023, 11:00pm AEDT