Senior Commissioning Editor
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$ 116075 - 128126
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Job Description
Senior Commissioning Editor
Job No.:676959
Location:Clayton campus
Employment Type:Parttime fraction 0.8
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: Prorata of $116075 $128126 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17 employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Do you have exceptional editing skills a passion for publishing with at least five years of industry experience and an eye for commissioning highquality books across trade and scholarly markets
Monash University Publishing is seeking a Senior Commissioning Editor. In this key position you will work within a small and busy team to edit and projectmanage titles from conception to print with a high level of independence. You will also be responsible for commissioning several titles per year identifying topics and writers with broad public interest across areas including politics biography/memoir history psychology and popular science.
You will work closely and collaborate with authors and other stakeholders including the editorial advisory committee the Publisher and the Monash University Publishing team. You will be required to meet publication timeframes and uphold the editorial charter while ensuring a high level of quality content.
This is a rare opportunity to join a respected university publisher and play a genuine role in building a list.
This position is based at the Clayton campus. Flexible work arrangements are available in line with Monashsflexible work guidelines.
About Monash University
At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Learn more about Monash.
Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply: Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the key Selection Criteria.Please refer toHow to apply for Monash Jobs.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all preemployment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries:Julia Carlomagno Publisher and Director Monash University Publishing
Position Description:Senior Commissioning Editor
Applications Close:Thursday 10th April 2025 11:55pm AEDT
Supporting a diverse workforce
Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Commission
