Inside the Australian and New Zealand book industry

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Industry advisor, New South Wales

Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Australian Society of Authors We’re seeking an enthusiastic supporter of writers with book industry and publishing knowledge to join our team. This newly created role reports to the CEO, and...

Publicity co-ordinator, Sydney

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Allen & Unwin Join Australia’s leading independent publisher, Allen & Unwin. For 40+ years, we’ve championed local and international authors, winning ‘Publisher of the Year’ 14 times. Proudly Australian-owned with...

Product executive, Victoria

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Hachette Australia Hachette Australia has an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning and international product team in the role of Product Executive. This Melbourne-based role reports to the Senior Product...

Without Question

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Two small photographs found in a dead man’s wallet throw every belief Bella holds about her family into disarray and change her life forever. The novel is in development as...

Senior commissioning editor (0.8 FTE), Melbourne

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Monash University Publishing Do you have exceptional editing skills, commissioning experience and an eye for high-quality books across trade and scholarly markets? In this key position you will work in...

Publicist, Sydney

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Echo Publishing Contract: Maternity leave cover for 9-12 months Start Date: Mid July Hours: Part-time, Two-Three days a week Reports to: Managing Director Location: Summer Hill, Sydney Working pattern: Hybrid...

Sales coordinator, New South Wales

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Bloomsbury Publishing Pty Ltd Join the Bloomsbury Australia Team as a Full-Time Sales Coordinator! At Bloomsbury, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Sales Coordinator to join...

Key account manager, New South Wales

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Bloomsbury Publishing Pty Ltd Join the Bloomsbury Australia Team as a Full-Time Key Account Manager! At Bloomsbury, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Key Account Manager...

Rosie’s Garden

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
A little determination goes a long way in this inspiring story about creating green spaces and building community. Rosie loves nothing more than to dig and spend time with people...

Early bird tickets selling fast!

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Have you booked your ABIA tickets? Book your tickets at early bird prices now! We offer our warm congratulations to all of the publishers, authors, illustrators and narrators shortlisted for...

Early bird tickets are open now!

Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Early bird tickets are open now! Get ready to celebrate another year of exceptional talent and creativity in the book sector at the Australian Book Industry Awards 2025! The Australian...

Distribution change for Rowman and Littlefield

Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield Old distributor: Woodslane Changeover Date: 1 June New publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing New distributor: Penguin Random House Distribution. Returns cut-off to Woodslane: 30 June. Please note, Penguin...

Senior commissioning editor (0.8 FTE), Melbourne

Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Monash University Publishing Do you have exceptional editing skills, commissioning experience and an eye for high-quality books across trade and scholarly markets? In this key position, you will work in...

Without Question

without question cover Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Two small photographs found in a dead man’s wallet throw every belief Bella holds about her family into disarray and changes her life forever. The novel is in development as...

Early bird tickets are open now!

Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Early bird tickets are open now! Get ready to celebrate another year of exceptional talent and creativity in the book sector at the Australian Book Industry Awards 2025! The Australian...

Product executive, Victoria

Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Hachette Australia PRODUCT EXECUTIVE, MELBOURNE Hachette Australia has an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning and international Product team in the role of Product Executive. This Melbourne-based role reports to...

Production controller, Melbourne

Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Hardie Grant Publishing Hardie Grant is a leading Australian independent publisher, specialising in illustrated non-fiction, fiction, kids, travel and lifestyle titles, complemented by a dynamic portfolio of overseas publishers. Reporting...

PRH appoints Moodley to children’s rights manager 

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Penguin Random House Australia & New Zealand (PRH) has appointed Talia Moodley to the newly created position of Children’s Rights Manager. She started in the role on 24 February 2025....

Chair changes at Eleanor Dark Foundation 

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
David Hammon has stepped down as chair of the Eleanor Dark Foundation, but will remain a director on the organisation's board. Hammon became chair in 2022. Bianca Nogrady, a director...

Change for The Experiment

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Publisher: The Experiment Old distributor: Affirm Press New distributor: WW Norton Changeover date: 1 April 2025 Returns cut-off: 31 March 2026 Contact: grace.breen@affirmpress.com.au

The House of My Mother by Shari Franke

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke is streaming now on Disney+. The House of My Mother from eldest daughter Shari Franke, is the shocking true story behind...

ABIA early bird tickets are open now!

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Early bird tickets are open now! Get ready to celebrate another year of exceptional talent and creativity in the book sector at the Australian Book Industry Awards 2025! The Australian...

Nominations open for ABIA Hall of Fame Pixie O’Harris Award

ABIA Celebrating 25 Years logo Wednesday, 12 March 2025
The Pixie O’Harris Award recognises dedication to Australian children’s literature. It is awarded to publishers, editors, creators, booksellers, publicists and other industry representatives who have worked consistently in the field...

Children’s Publisher, New South Wales

walker books logo Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Walker Books Children’s Publisher role We are currently looking for a publisher with a bold creative vision and proven experience in leading a publishing team to join us in Sydney....

2025 Voss Literary Prize Now Open

Emu Park, the Voss literary award Wednesday, 12 March 2025
The Australian University Heads of English and the estate of Vivian Robert de Vaux Voss are pleased to call for nominations to the tenth annual Voss Literary Prize. The prize,...

The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins Available Now

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
From the bestselling author of The Let Them Theory, The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins is available now from Post Hill Press. To order, please contact your Simon &...

The Australian Fiction Prize entries open

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
The Australian and HarperCollins Australia announce that entries are now open for The Australian Fiction Prize, an annual prize for an unpublished, book-length work of fiction, open to all Australians....

Publicist – part-time, New South Wales

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Rockpool Publishing Rockpool is looking for a part-time book publicist to work on our list of titles for local and international markets. You will have 2+ years’ experience focusing on...