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Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Wilderness Society celebrates 30 years of promoting a love of nature in books! Submissions open until 1 March for the Karajia and Environment Awards for Children’s Literature. Books are for...

Advertise new titles to the book industry with a Title Showcase

Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Title Showcase: $275 (cover image included), along with publication to Books+Publishing’s website, Weekly Book Newsletter, and a subsequent Daily newsletter, as well as promotion on our Instagram and Facebook. Submit...

Change for Orca Book Publishers

Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers Old distributor: Novella New distributor: Daintree Books Changeover date: 31 January 2024 Contact URL: https://www.daintreebooks.com.au

Change for Crabtree Publishing

Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Old distributor: Novella New distributor: Daintree Books Changeover date: 31 January 2024 Contact URL: https://www.daintreebooks.com.au

Faber Writing Academy—EOI tutors

Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Would you like to join the Faber Writing Academy teaching team? We are seeking expressions of interest from published novelists who can lead Faber’s mid-year courses in Writing a Novel...

Familius returns

Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Hardie Grant will not be accepting Familius returns from 01/01/24.

Powerless claims the #1 spot in children’s

Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Powerless by Lauren Roberts has proven it’s the series romantasy fans worldwide can’t get enough of! Powerless published July 2023 and, so far, has become the bestselling UK YA debut...

Editor/senior editor, Melbourne

Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Smith Street Books Smith Street Books is seeking an experienced editor or senior editor to join our creative team based in Fitzroy, Melbourne. The successful candidate will work across a...

Learning consultant Vic—higher education, Melbourne

Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Cengage Learning Pty Ltd Cengage is a leading educational content, technology, and services company for the higher education, vocational, school, professional and library markets. We provide superior content, personalised services...

Publishing coordinator, Sydney

Wednesday, 7 February 2024
HarperCollins Publishers HarperCollins Publishers has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join the Adult Books Publishing team in the role of Publishing Coordinator. This is a full-time...

Neil joins Monash University Publishing 

Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Malcolm Neil has been appointed interim director of Monash University Publishing, while director and publisher Julia Carlomagno is on maternity leave. Neil was previously at Melbourne University Publishing.

Entries closing soon

Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Entries to the 2024 National Biography Award and the Michael Crouch Award for a Debut Work, with a prize pool of $42,000, are closing soon (5pm AEST on Monday 5...

Editor/senior editor, Melbourne

Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Smith Street Books Smith Street Books is seeking an experienced editor or senior editor to join our creative team based in Fitzroy, Melbourne. The successful candidate will work across a...

Publicity co-ordinator, Sydney

Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Allen & Unwin Allen & Unwin, Australia’s leading independent book publisher, are seeking a Publicity Co-ordinator to join our dedicated team. This role will provide the Publicity Department with administrative...

Sales & marketing coordinator, Melbourne

Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Melbourne University Publishing Join a dynamic Sales & Marketing team promoting highly regarded titles from Australia’s oldest university press – Melbourne University Publishing. The Sales & Marketing Coordinator is responsible...

Call for entries: The 2024 Text Prize now open

Wednesday, 31 January 2024
The Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing is an annual $10,000 prize awarded to an outstanding unpublished manuscript. Published and unpublished writers of all ages are invited to...

Paz to leave Curtis Brown 

Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Benjamin Paz, who writes as Benjamin Stevenson, is leaving Curtis Brown to concentrate full-time on his writing career.

Trade & academic sales assistant, Sydney

Wednesday, 24 January 2024
NewSouth Books NewSouth Books is the sales, marketing and distribution division of UNSW Press Ltd. A dynamic business that represents more than 80 local and overseas publishers in the Australian...

Thames & Hudson Australia to distribute Familius

Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Publisher: Familius Previous distributor: Hardie Grant New distributor: Thames and Hudson Australia Changeover date: 1 January 2024 Please note that Thames and Hudson Australia will not be accepting returns of...

Publicist or senior publicist, Sydney

Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Pantera Press We’re Hiring: A Publicist or Senior Publicist Leading independent publisher, Pantera Press, seeks a Publicist or Senior Publicist with several years’ experience and a proven track record in...

Education resource consultant, NSW

Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Cambridge University Press Education Resource Consultant—School term time (West/Inner West) Cambridge University Press and Assessment is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to join our secondary sales team, who will...

Marketing coordinator, Sydney

Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Walker Books Australia Pty Ltd Walker Books Australia is an award-winning publishing house. For thirty years, we have published outstanding children’s books for readers of all ages. We have an...

Reaper’s Destiny

Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Stella Reaper, a girl with magical abilities must battle Mekredawn, a demon ruler who is on a vengeful journey to end her life. Reaper's Destiny by Sebastian Porta Publisher: XlibrisAU Genre:...

Change for Insight Guides

Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Publisher: Insight Guides Old distributor: Booktopia New distributor: Woodslane Pty Ltd Changeover date: 1 April 2024 Contact: info@woodslane.com.au

Change for Rough Guides

Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Publisher: Rough Guides Old distributor: Booktopia New distributor: Woodslane Pty Ltd Changeover date: 1 April 2024 Contact URL: info@woodslane.com.au

New director for CSIRO publishing

Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Following an extensive recruitment process, CSIRO Publishing is excited to announce that Arend Küster has commenced as Director. Arend recently held the position of Director, Academic Affairs at Springer Nature....

Agency administration coordinator, Sydney

Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Curtis Brown (Aust) Pty Ltd Curtis Brown (Aust) Pty Ltd is looking for an Agency Administration Co-ordinator to join our Sydney-based agency. As Agency Administration Co-ordinator, you will be responsible...

Reader development manager, Melbourne

Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries Permanent—30 hrs p/week YPRL is looking for a passionate and experienced book industry professional to develop and deliver reading programs and campaigns. This role will initiate,...

Head of marketing and publicity, Melbourne

Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Accountancy Options Our client is an international name within the world of book publishing. Established and growing, this business is now recruiting a Head of Marketing & Publicity. Responsibilities include...