Identified Position – Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIslander Applicants
Hardie Grant is a leading, Australian-owned and independentpublisher specialising in illustrated non-fiction, fiction, kids, travel andlifestyle complemented by a dynamic portfolio of overseas publishers.
We areseeking an experienced and passionate part‐time Senior Editor to join our Hardie GrantPublishing team to be a part of the Hardie Grant First Nations EditorialProgram.
About the role:
This is an identified position and is open only toAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
Hardie Grant recognises theimportance of increasing First Nations representation in publishing and iscommitted to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices within ourorganisation.
This role is a part of the First Nations Editorial Program,delivered in partnership with Writing Australia and is a 3-day per week, permanent (ongoing) role.
While we ideally envisage this role being based in one of our Hardie Grant offices (Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane), we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates across Australia and are happy to discuss flexible arrangements with the right candidate.
The Senior Editor will work closely with publishing teamsacross Hardie Grant Publishing Adult and Children's divisions, including HardieGrant Books, Hardie Grant Explore, Ultimo Press and Hardie Grant Children'sPublishing.
You will edit and project manage a variety of titles across alllists, overseeing projects from manuscript stage through to press, includingscheduling, structural editing,



copyediting and proofreading.
This role is responsible for managingandoverseeingthe First Nations Publishing Prize fromjudgingthroughto editorial support of authors to elevate their manuscripts topublishable quality.
The role has one directreport, theEditorial Trainee, as a part of the First Nations Editorial Program.
This role is ideal for someone who has exceptional editorialexpertise, a passion for storytelling, is highly organised and detail-focused,and is committed to author care.
Key responsibilities:
Project management
Projectmanageassignedtitlesfromdevelopedmanuscript to files at press
Manage production and design processes toensuretimelydelivery of material as defined by critical path
Use Firebrand and other relevant contentmanagement systems tomaintainand oversee metadata processes andimplementation
Ensure our books arecommerciallyviable,ensuring title costings adhere to theirorigination costings andmargins
Establish and caretake the vision and creativepositioning of our books in collaboration with the publisher
Develop illustration and design briefs inconsultation with the design team and publisher
Work closely withauthors andillustratorsto finesse and perfect theirwork,



bearing in mind theirstrengths and weaknesses
First Nations Publishing Prize
Oversee the creation and running of the prize
Work closely with the Editorial Trainee toprovide editorial support, including developmental and structural editing, totwo prize winners
This is an exciting opportunity to join our energetic andinnovative team in a permanent, part‐time position.
Salary will be as per the Book Industry Award, in the range of$80,000–$85,000 + super pro rata (3 days), commensurate with experience.
Employment perks and perks:
Hardie Grant offers flexible work hours, bonus leave, andopportunities to keep learning and growing.
Our benefits and policies reflectour commitment and passion to diversity, inclusion and giving back to ourpeople and the community, including things like:
Bonus leave days
Additional menstrual and menopausal leave
A paid volunteer day each year to give back
Paid blood donation leave
Extensive L&D; programs
Free counselling, for professional or personalmatters
3 months parental leave at full-pay on top ofstatutory parental leave
Fertility treatment and gender transition leaveif required.
At Hardie Grant we live our values: Do the Right Thing, WorkTogether, Best in Class, Nothing is Fixed, and Make an Impact.
We are committedto creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
Hardie Grant Pty Ltd is assisted by the Australian Government through Writing Australia, itsprincipal arts funding and advisory body.
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📌 Senior Editor (Melbourne)
🏢 Hardie Grant
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