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HANA: The audacity to be free

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Hana Assafiri is a much loved and revered social activist and radical entrepreneur. Through the medium of food and dining in her now-renowned Moroccan Soup Bar, Hana has worked tirelessly...

Prime Minister’s Literary Awards closing date 19 March

Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Entries close soon for the richest literary prize in the nation. Up to $100,000 will be awarded in each of the six categories: fiction, non-fiction, young adult literature, children’s literature,...

Change for Storey Publishing & Timber Press

Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Publisher: Storey Publishing & Timber Press Old distributor: Peribo Pty Ltd. New distributor: Hachette Australia (ADS) Changeover date: 1 July 2024 Returns cut-off: 31 July 2024

Marketing executive, Melbourne

Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Thames & Hudson Australia Thames & Hudson Australia is a global publisher of art and culture for the modern reader. We work with the world’s best authors, artists and designers...

Change for Welbeck Publishing Group

Wednesday, 6 March 2024
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group Old distributor: Allen & Unwin (UBD) New distributor: Hachette (ADS) Changeover date: 1 April 2024 Returns cut-off: 30 April 2024

Voss Literary Prize 2024

Wednesday, 6 March 2024
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,...

Digital content lead, Melbourne

Wednesday, 6 March 2024
Readings Readings is looking for a Digital Content Lead to work 5 days a week (38 hours), on a permanent full-time basis. This is a hybrid role with a minimum...

Professional development and events manager, Sydney

Wednesday, 6 March 2024
Australian Society of Authors The ASA is seeking a Professional Development and Events Manager to develop a diverse program of bold and engaging online presentations and workshops that will educate,...

National accounts coordinator: DDS, Sydney

Wednesday, 6 March 2024
Hachette Australia Hachette Australia has an exciting opportunity to join our sales team in the role of National Accounts Coordinator: DDS. This is a permanent full-time position based in our...

Murray to depart Stella 

Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Stella chair Keren Murray will step down from the role after the announcement of the 2024 Stella Prize winner in May, said the organisation, which has started the recruitment process...

The Dark Man, By Referral and Less Pleasant Tales

Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Step into the world of the Dark Man. Please have your referral ready... In this collection of dark fiction by award-nominated author Chuck McKenzie, you'll find tales of zombies, kaiju,...

Change for Griffin Publishers

Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Publisher: Griffin Publishers ISBN prefix: 979-12-81437; 978-88-97162; 978-88-86891; 978-88-97438 New distributor: Eurospan Changeover date: 1 March 2024 Contact URL: www.eurospan.co.uk

Publicity assistant, Melbourne

Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Black Inc. & Quarterly Essay Black Inc. is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Publicity Assistant. Responsibilities include: Supporting the department with general admin...

Key account manager (parental leave cover), Sydney

Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Hardie Grant Publishing Hardie Grant Publishing (HGP) has a reputation for originality and innovation. Our books are conversation-starting, creative, intelligent, and commercial, and we pride ourselves on our diverse list...

Product manager, Sydney

Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Allen & Unwin Allen & Unwin, Australia’s largest independent book publisher, is looking for a motivated, proactive and experienced Product Manager to join our International Agencies team. Reporting to the...

Digital content lead, Melbourne

Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Readings Readings is looking for a Digital Content Lead to work 5 days a week (38 hours), on a permanent full-time basis. This is a hybrid role with a minimum...

Rowland joins Booksellers Aotearoa NZ 

Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Booksellers Aotearoa NZ has appointed Renée Rowland to the role of association manager. Rowland is the former owner-operator of The Twizel Bookshop and Timaru Booksellers. She remains a partner at...

Change for TCU Press

Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Publisher: TCU Press ISBN prefix: 978-0-87565-; 978-0-912646- New distributor: Eurospan Changeover date: 1 March 2024 Contact URL: www.eurospan.co.uk

Voss Literary Prize 2024

Wednesday, 21 February 2024
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,...

Thames & Hudson Australia relocates head office

Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Thames & Hudson Australia has relocated their head office to Cremorne, Melbourne. Thames & Hudson Australia Wurundjeri Country 132A Gwynne Street Cremorne VIC 3121 All other contact information, including phone...

Text Publishing welcomes two new staff

Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Text has appointed Zara Olifent to the role of Production Coordinator, beginning 18 March. Olifent has previously worked at Te Papa Press in Wellington. She will be contactable at: zara.olifent@textpublishing.com.au...

Association director, Auckland

Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Publishers Association of New Zealand PANZ is the member organisation representing and supporting publishing in all its forms across Aotearoa New Zealand. We are now seeking a highly collaborative, communicative...

Product manager, Sydney

Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Allen & Unwin Allen & Unwin, Australia’s largest independent book publisher, is looking for a motivated, proactive and experienced Product Manager to join our International Agencies team. Reporting to the...

Learning consultant, secondary, Melbourne

Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Cengage Learning Pty Ltd About us Cengage is a leading educational content, technology, and services company for the higher education, vocational, school, professional and library markets. We provide superior content,...

Change for Universitas Press

Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Publisher: Universitas Press ISBN prefix: 978-0-9939951; 978-0-9950291; 978-1-988963 New distributor: Eurospan Changeover date: 1 March 2024 Contact URL: www.eurospan.co.uk

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

Wednesday, 14 February 2024
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...