As a world leading library, the National Library of Australia offers an innovative and collaborative workplace where exceptional collaborators team players and technical specialists can flourish. As part of the Library’s team, you will help support organisational reform, working collaboratively with your team to shape the Library’s future. We are seeking to fill the role of APS 4– Senior Publishing Officer, Production on an ongoing basis.

This role plans for, delivers and reports on the print production process, coordinating with printers, freight coordinators and other contractors to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met. This role monitors and reports on stock levels and contributes to financial reporting at the end of each month. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, strong stakeholder management and attention to detail.

The ability to maintain accurate records and transparent tracking systems is essential,



as is confidence working with financial data (in Excel), invoices and purchase orders. Print production is often affected by external factors; the ideal candidate will be able to calmly triage any issues in accordance with procedural guidelines.

To succeed in this role: You will have the capacity and confidence to carry out complex administrative and accounting tasks

You will have knowledge of the book production and publishing process We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, First Nations Peoples, those from the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those in the veteran community and mature age people. Please read the role statement to learn more about the Branch, Section and role.

The Candidate

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📌 APS 4 – Senior Publishing Officer, Production (Canberra)
🏢 National Library of Australia
📍 Canberra