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Cuthbert to leave B+P

Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Kate Cuthbert has resigned as publishing director at Books+Publishing. She began the newly created role in January. Her last day will be 30 October.

A Love Letter to Whiskey

Wednesday, 8 October 2025
This is not your typical love story. It’s a story of almosts and could-have-beens.Of friendship that teeters on the edge of something more.Of passion so intoxicating, it burns. Sometimes, love...

Member services administration officer, Victoria

Wednesday, 8 October 2025
BookPeople BookPeople is seeking a highly organised and proactive Member Services Administration Officer to join our small, dedicated team. This role is central to supporting members and ensuring the smooth...

Unlock Books+Publishing

Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Unlock Books+Publishing, Australia’s number-one source of news about the book industry, keeping subscribers up to date with the latest book industry news, events, features, interviews, opinion, personnel changes, job advertisements...

Change for Taylor & Francis Australasia

Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Australasia Old distributor: Hachette UK Distribution New distributor: Alliance Distribution Services Changeover date: 1 September 2025 Returns cut-off: 31 December 2025

Lorraway joins S&S as publisher, nonfiction 

A portrait of Kristy-Lee Lorraway Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Simon & Schuster (S&S) Australia has appointed Kristy-Lee Lorraway to the role of publisher, nonfiction. Lorraway has more than 25 years’ experience in media production across television, music and radio....

Marketing coordinator – trade and publishing, New South Wales

Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Scholastic Australia We’re seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support our Trade Marketing team in delivering creative, high-impact campaigns that connect our books with booksellers, readers, and families. Please refer to...

Member services administration officer, Victoria

Wednesday, 1 October 2025
BookPeople BookPeople is seeking a highly organised and proactive Member Services Administration Officer to join our small, dedicated team. This role is central to supporting members and ensuring the smooth...

Commissioning editor, Sydney

Wednesday, 24 September 2025
HarperCollins HarperCollinsPublishers is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join our HQ publishing department as a Commissioning Editor on a 12-month parental leave relief basis. The main purpose...

Have you tried a Books+Publishing Title Showcase?

Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Limited on budget? Advertise new titles to the book industry with a Books+Publishing Title Showcase. For as little as $330 (cover image included), advertising includes permanent display on B+P’s website,...

Le Roy to leave Creative Australia 

A portrait of Karen Le Roy Thursday, 11 September 2025
Karen Le Roy is leaving Creative Australia. Le Roy has been with Creative Australia for 14 years, most recently as manager, international arts investment where, among other projects, she oversaw...

Unlock Books+Publishing

Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Unlock Books+Publishing, Australia’s number-one source of news about the book industry, keeping subscribers up to date with the latest book industry news, events, features, interviews, opinion, personnel changes, job advertisements...

Senior development manager, Melbourne

Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Melbourne Writers Festival Melbourne Writers Festival seeks a Senior Development Manager to drive the next phase of MWF’s growth. They lead the development and delivery of MWF’s Fundraising Strategy. They...

Head of marketing and partnerships, Victoria

Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Melbourne Writers Festival Melbourne Writers Festival seeks a Head of Marketing and Partnerships to plan and deliver the marketing and communications function year-round, including the annual Festival campaign. Over the...

Administration and events coordinator, Canberra

Wednesday, 10 September 2025
MARION.Ink We are seeking a part-time Administration and Events Coordinator to be the first point of contact for members and the community. The role combines administration, event coordination, and editorial...

Senior editor, Sydney

Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Walker Books Australia Description At Walker Books Australia, we are dedicated to bringing stories to life for young readers. As a leading publisher of children’s books, we specialise in publishing...

Publicist, New South Wales

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster Australia is seeking a full-time Publicist to join the team in either our Sydney or Melbourne office. Working in a wider publicity team, this...

Bookings are closing soon for Think Australian Frankfurt

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Bookings are closing soon for Think Australian Frankfurt. Promote your titles to over 55K international readers via our subscriber list and distribution partnerships with Publishers Weekly in the US and...

Senior development manager, Melbourne

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Melbourne Writers Festival Melbourne Writers Festival seeks a Senior Development Manager to drive the next phase of MWF’s growth. They lead the development and delivery of MWF’s Fundraising Strategy. They...

Head of marketing and partnerships, Victoria

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Melbourne Writers Festival Melbourne Writers Festival seeks a Head of Marketing and Partnerships to plan and deliver the marketing and communications function year-round, including the annual Festival campaign. Over the...

Commissioning editor, New South Wales

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
HarperCollins Publishers HarperCollinsPublishers is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join our HQ publishing department as a Commissioning Editor on a 12-month parental leave relief basis. The main...

Publicist, New South Wales

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster Australia is seeking a full-time Publicist to join the team in either our Sydney or Melbourne office. Working in a wider publicity team, this...

Change for Grace Bell Publishing

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Publisher: Grace Bell Publishing New distributor: Woodslane Pty Ltd Changeover date: 25 August 2025 Contact URL: Grace Bell Publishing - Australian Publishing House

Book designer, Sydney

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Rockpool Publishing Fantastic opportunity in Book publishing! Nominated Small Publisher of the Year Leichhardt, Sydney Rockpool Publishing, a leading publisher of non-fiction books including wellness, mind-body-spirit, sport and recreation books,...

Head of marketing and partnerships, Victoria

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Melbourne Writers Festival Melbourne Writers Festival seeks a Head of Marketing and Partnerships to plan and deliver the marketing and communications function year-round, including the annual Festival campaign. Over the...

Senior development manager, Melbourne

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Melbourne Writers Festival Melbourne Writers Festival seeks a Senior Development Manager to drive the next phase of MWF’s growth. They lead the development and delivery of MWF’s Fundraising Strategy. They...

CEO/general manager, Melbourne

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Express Media Express Media is currently looking for a highly skilled and energetic arts manager to provide leadership in ensuring the sustainable future of the organisation. This role will manage...