Senior Editor

University of Queensland Press Full-time (100%), permanent position Base salary will be in the range $97,268 - $104,348 + 17% super (HEW Level 6) Based at our Long Pocket location

About This Opportunity

Join University of Queensland Press (UQP), one of Australia's most respected publishing houses as a Senior Editor and help bring exceptional stories and ideas to life.

Reporting to the Managing Editor and working closely with a collaborative, inclusive and purposeful publishing team, the Senior Editor will independently manage the editorial and production lifecycle of a diverse portfolio of adult fiction, non-fiction and children's publishing titles.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence while working with authors, creatives and publishing professionals to create meaningful impact through books that inform, inspire and connect communities.

The role reflects UQ's commitment to creating change together through collaboration, innovation and high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently project manage the editorial and production process for multiple book titles from manuscript to print publication.
• Undertake complex structural editing, copy editing and manuscript assessment to maintain the highest editorial standards.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with authors, freelancers, designers, proofreaders, typesetters and other publishing partners.
• Write compelling cover copy and marketing content and collaborate with sales and marketing teams on title positioning and promotion.

About You

• Tertiary degree in English, Journalism, Communication or a Diploma in Editing and Publishing.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working within a trade publishing house or another relevant editorial position.
• Experience in evaluating and editing the content, structure and format of a range of written material.
• Strong project management skills, from first author contact through to print.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop strong professional relationships with authors and liaise with suppliers, including other editors, designers and proofreaders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines and within budget.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to project-manage multiple, competing tasks.
• Excellent computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and InDesign.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

• Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
• 17% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• flexible and hybrid working options
• health and wellbeing programs
• a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
• free parking at Long Pocket
• salary packaging

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69155).

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

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