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Head of digital strategy, Melbourne

Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Kill Your Darlings Kill Your Darlings seeks an experienced and energetic head of digital strategy to grow our online magazine readership, membership base, enews subscriber numbers and participation in other...

Editor, Melbourne

Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Books+Publishing B+P is seeking an experienced editor to join its busy team producing the publication’s daily e-newsletters and the Weekly Book Newsletter, as well as international and feature article content. This role would...

NSW Literary Awards are open

Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Entries are open to the 2025 NSW Literary Awards, with a total of $360,000 to be awarded across 14 categories. Entries close on 10 October. Discounted early-bird entries are available...

A&U congratulates Charlotte Wood for Booker shortlisting

Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Allen & Unwin is thrilled that Charlotte Wood’s magnificent novel Stone Yard Devotional has been shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize. Allen & Unwin congratulates Charlotte on this achievement. We...

HEAT editor, Sydney

Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Giramondo Publishing Giramondo Publishing is seeking to appoint a skilled and innovative editor to oversee the planning, commissioning and publishing processes of our literary magazine HEAT. Applicants should have university...

Editor, books for children and young adults, Melbourne

Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Allen & Unwin Allen & Unwin, Australia’s leading independent book publisher, has an opening for a full-time editor in our books for children and young adults team. You will manage...

Publicity assistant, Sydney

Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Simon & Schuster We have an ideal role for someone looking to begin a career in book publicity with potential for growth within a busy department. Reporting to the Publicity Director, the...

Marketing and communications manager, Sydney

Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Australian Society of Authors The ASA is seeking an energetic and proactive marketing and communications manager to develop and implement the ASA’s marketing and communications strategy. You’ll be responsible for...

Breen joins Fremantle Press 

Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Bianca Breen has joined Fremantle Press as a digital publicist, undertaking a contract for part-time maternity leave cover over the next six months. She previously provided volunteer work for the publisher.

Jarit promoted at Audible 

Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Audible has promoted Lee Jarit to the position of global head of publisher and partner relations at the company head office in the US.

2025 NSW Literary Awards opening

Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Entries open midday 11 September to the 2025 NSW Literary Awards, with a total of $360,000 to be awarded across 14 categories. Entries close on 10 October. Discounted early-bird entries...

If you want a GREAT book design

Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Look no further! Experienced book designer and art director. My clients include self-published authors, publishing houses, education and government. See my work: abda.com.au/member/ana-heraud/ aheraud.myportfolio.com/publications Let’s talk! Ana Heraud aheraud64@gmail.com Ph:...

MIRROR Mentorship: Applications open

Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024–2026 MIRROR Mentorship, and have been extended until 18 September 2024. The MIRROR Mentorship is aimed at emerging bilingual writers and illustrators in children’s...

Senior editor, Sydney

Wednesday, 11 September 2024
HarperCollins Publishers HarperCollins Publishers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced book editor to join the HarperCollins adult books team. This is a full-time position, based at our head office...

HEAT editor, Sydney

Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Giramondo Publishing Giramondo Publishing is seeking to appoint a skilled and innovative editor to oversee the planning, commissioning and publishing processes of our literary magazine HEAT. Applicants should have university...

Unlock Books+Publishing

Wednesday, 11 September 2024
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...

O’Sullivan joins PRH ANZ 

Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Suzanne O’Sullivan has joined the Penguin Random House Australia and New Zealand children’s publishing team in the role of senior editor.

Change for Wattpad Webtoon Studios Inc.

Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Publisher: Wattpad Webtoon Studios Inc. Old distributor: Pan Macmillan Australia New distributor: Penguin Random House Australia Changeover date: 1 September 2024 Contact URL: orders@unitedbookdistributors.com.au

Simon & Schuster Australia new office locations

Wednesday, 4 September 2024
We are pleased to inform you of the new office locations for Simon & Schuster Australia. From 3 September 2024, the Sydney office will be relocating to: Level 4, 32...

If you want a GREAT book design

Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Look no further! Experienced book designer and art director. My clients include self-published authors, publishing houses, education and government. See my work: https://abda.com.au/member/ana-heraud/ https://aheraud.myportfolio.com/publications Let’s talk! Ana Heraud aheraud64@gmail.com Ph:...

Development manager, Sydney

Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Sydney Writers’ Festival Sydney Writers’ Festival is seeking a proactive and strategic development manager. The development manager is a member of the core year-round festival staff, working closely with the...

Finance manager, Sydney

Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Sydney Writers’ Festival Sydney Writers’ Festival is seeking a finance manager to manage the day-to-day finance functions, refresh systems and processes, and implement the company’s financial strategy. For more information,...

Key accounts manager, Sydney

Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Scholastic Australia Represent the market leader in children’s publishing National focus and portfolio of accounts Help establish new market opportunities Scholastic Australia is seeking a dynamic sales professional for our...

Product manager—children’s books, Sydney

Wednesday, 4 September 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...

Simon & Schuster Australia acquires Affirm Press

Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Simon & Schuster Australia (S&S) and Affirm Press announced on Monday, 26 August 2024, that they have signed an agreement under which leading independent publisher Affirm Press will become part...

International product coordinator, Sydney

Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Allen & Unwin Allen & Unwin, Australia’s largest independent book publisher, is looking for a motivated, proactive and capable coordinator to support our international agencies product team. Reporting to the...

Development manager, Sydney

Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Sydney Writers’ Festival Sydney Writers’ Festival is seeking a proactive and strategic development manager. The development manager is a member of the core year-round festival staff, working closely with the...

Finance manager, Sydney

Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Sydney Writers’ Festival Sydney Writers’ Festival is seeking a finance manager to manage the day-to-day finance functions, refresh systems and processes, and implement the company’s financial strategy. For more information,...