Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Editorial Assistant to join our Adult Publishing and Audio team in our North Sydney office. Reporting to the Head of Editorial, you will manage a broad range of administrative duties and provide editorial support to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Qualifications

What you will do:

You will provide a broad range of administrative and editorial support to the Adult Publishing and Editorial teams including:

- Maintaining bibliographic systems, schedules, metadata and data
- Responding to internal and external publishing inquiries
- Coordinating and minuting departmental meetings
- Organising events set-up, catering, external meetings
- Supporting the editorial teams and publishers as required

What you will bring:

- High standard of literacy (both oral and written).
- Some administrative experience in the publishing industry or equivalent preferable.
- Outstanding time management and prioritisation skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative.
- Resilient with the ability to flex and change to accommodate shifting needs and priorities.
- Computer literate with the ability to pick up new systems quickly.

Additional Information

Why Penguin Random House?

At Penguin Random House, our iconic Penguin logo stands as a symbol of quality, passion and accessibility. These principles are deeply embedded in our work and environment, driving us to create a lifelong love of reading for everyone.

We are proud to publish the world’s favourite books from the world’s favourite authors. Our collaborative, cutting-edge and creative culture is guided by our core values: Discover, Respect, Excite and Share. Join us in our journey to entertain, educate and inspire through the power of storytelling.

Some of the benefits we offer:





- Paid Parental leave + return to work bonus
- Ongoing Learning and Developmentlib>
- A supportive and inclusive company culture that values diversity and fosters growth
- Safety and wellbeing program
- Generous staff discounts and company benefits program

All applicants must include a cover letter that outlines your suitability to the role. Please note that due to the large volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Penguin Random House is the world’s largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at https://www.penguin.com.au/ and https://www.penguin.co.nz/.

Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and family status.

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📌 Editorial Assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 Penguin Random House Australia New Zealand
📍 New South Wales