Journals Manager

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The opportunity

• Manage a portfolio of scholarly journals and editorial boards
• Ensure STEM content is accessible and discoverable 
• Play a key role in CSIRO's Publishing Team 
   

CSIRO Publishing is an editorially independent science and technology publisher of books, journals and magazines with a strong emphasis on digital publishing. The business unit is owned by and operates within CSIRO on a commercial basis with its viability dependent on the capacity to generate revenue and sufficient return on investment.
 

We are seeking a Journals Manager to join the team. 
 

As the Journals Manager, you will manage the operation of a portfolio of scholarly journals and editorial boards to execute strategic priorities for journals. You will contribute to increasing journal growth, quality, and reputation, consistent with the CSIRO Publishing strategy and CSIRO Values. Reporting to the Head, Journals Publishing and taking direction from the Journal Publishers, you will liaise with internal teams to deliver excellent levels of service and advice to editorial boards. 
 

Contribute your strong understanding of journal publishing and passion for STEM at Australia's National Science Agency, apply now. 

Your duties will include:

• Being responsible for high functioning editorial boards, including guiding editorial boards in following Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) best practice guidelines and CSIRO Publishing policy.
• Guiding Editors-in-Chief to effectively manage and engage with editorial boards, including appointing and replacing editors as needed and paying attention to diversity targets. 
• Contributing to growth by planning special issues and invited papers and overseeing commissioning performance of Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Boards and Guest Editors to agreed KPIs.
• Collaborating with internal and external teams to maximise impact and delivery of special content. 
• Making content accessible, discoverable, and visible through a range of outreach activities by identifying opportunities to build relevant communities around our journals. 

Location: Clayton, VIC (preferred)

Salary: AU$96k - AU$109k pa plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 2 years, Full-time

Reference: 100049

To be considered you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant STEM field.
• Sound business awareness of STEM publishing policy, trends and developments, including awareness of competitor landscape, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and funding trends.
• Experience in working collaboratively with Editorial Boards, and being able to communicate and present effectively at Editorial meetings.
• Experience in commissioning scientific content. 
• Highly-developed and influential communication skills, with experience in building positive internal and external relationships and a commitment to excellent stakeholder service.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and flexibly, apply excellent analytical skills and judgement, and use initiative to advise on workable solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and in a team environment, and contribute to collective outputs.
• Strong prioritization skills including the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects efficiently and concurrently.
• Have the willingness and flexibility to travel nationally and internationally.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
 

Please note, the successful candidate must be willing, flexible and able to travel nationally and internationally. 

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

26th May 2025, 11:00pm AEST.