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HarperCollins Australia announce that entries are now open for The Australian Fiction Prize, an annual prize for an unpublished, book-length work of fiction, open to all Australians....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

Without Question

without question cover Wednesday, 12 March 2025
When Bella finds two faded photographs in a dead man’s wallet, she must unlock a web of secrets. Bella confronts dark forces across the globe, in a quest to reveal...

Production controller, Victoria

hardie grant logo in black Wednesday, 5 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...

ABIA early bird ticket sales open 12 March

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Get ready to celebrate another year of exceptional talent and creativity in publishing at the Australian Book Industry Awards 2025! Early bird ticket sales open 12 March! The ABIA awards...

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

ABIA Celebrating 25 Years logo Wednesday, 5 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...

Without Question

Wednesday, 5 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...

Publicist (part time), New South Wales

Wednesday, 5 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...

Informit marketing coordinator, Victoria

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
RMIT UP Role: Permanent Part-time (4 days/week) Location: Franklin Street, Melbourne Benefits: Salary packaging, purchased leave, childcare discounts, subsidised gym membership & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Diversity & Eligibility: Aboriginal...

Solutions manager, New South Wales

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
HarperCollins Publishers HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Solutions Manager to drive business growth through the development and implementation of innovative solutions, as well as managing our...

Children’s Publisher, New South Wales

Wednesday, 5 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

Voss Wednesday, 26 February 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,...

Bookseller Chadstone, Melbourne

Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Readings Readings Chadstone is opening soon and we are looking to expand our bookseller team! If you have direct bookshop experience and would like to know more about the role...

Publications manager, Hobart

Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Mona Mona publishes high-end illustrated books alongside an innovative art exhibition program and is looking for an experienced editor/production controller to step into the role of Publications Manager. Reporting to...

Children’s category manager, New South Wales

Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Dymocks Dymocks has an exciting opportunity for a Children’s Book Specialist to join our National Buying team. This is a permanent role, based in our head office in Sydney’s CBD....

NSW & ACT sales representative, New South Wales

Wednesday, 26 February 2025
New Holland Publishers We are looking for a new team member to join our family at New Holland Publishers servicing our customers in NSW and ACT. Someone to work with...

Cusack joins Magabala 

Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Magabala Books has announced the appointment of Skye Cusack to the role of marketing coordinator. Cusack, who stepped into the role in January, previously held the role of marketing manager...

Shamed to Madness – A Journey to Hell and Back

Wednesday, 19 February 2025
An autobiography that highlights the persecution and shaming Andrew was subject to throughout his life from his peers, parents and church, simply for being who he was: Gay! A life...

Bookseller Chadstone, Melbourne

Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Readings Readings Chadstone is opening soon and we are looking to expand our bookseller team! If you have direct bookshop experience and would like to know more about the role...

Leavy, Grainer join Blak & Bright 

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
First Nations festival and organisation Blak & Bright, has announced the appointment of Cheryl Leavy as general manager and Phoebe Grainer as program coordinator.

Research study: AI, ethics and the future of editing 

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
We are conducting a research study about the value of editors given the expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This study focuses on the trade book publishing industry, targeting the romance...

Publisher/ commissioning editor, Sydney

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Pan Macmillan Australia Publisher/Commissioning Editor Pan Macmillan Australia seeks a dynamic Publisher/Commissioning Editor (title dependent on experience) to join our publishing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved...

Text acquires new novel from Michael Winkler

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Text’s publisher Michael Heyward has acquired GRIEFDOGG, the astonishing new work from Winkler, author of the Miles Franklin shortlisted GRIMMISH. Winkler describes this novel as ‘A fractured fable about water,...

Book your advertising for Think Australian 2025

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Bookings are open for Think Australian. Promote your titles to over 55K international readers via our subscriber list and distribution partnerships with Publishers Weekly in the US and Book Brunch...