ASO5 Editor & Proofreader Location: Adelaide CBD Classification: ASO5 $59.05 per hour. Tuesday 11 August to Friday 16 October Contract: Full-time Contract (must be available for the entire assignment) We are seeking an experienced Editor & Proofreader for an exciting ASO5 opportunity with a South Australian Government department based in the Adelaide CBD. This role is ideal for a highly organised editorial professional with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for producing clear, accurate and accessible content.

You will play a key role in preparing curriculum, educational resources and supporting materials for publication across both digital and print platforms.

Key Responsibilities - Edit and proofread curriculum, learning resources and supporting documentation for publication.

- Ensure all content is clear, accurate, consistent and aligned with government and departmental publishing standards.
- Maintain the author's intent while improving readability, grammar, spelling and overall quality.
- Apply editorial style guides and publishing conventions across a variety of documents.
- Identify inconsistencies, omissions, formatting issues and errors before publication.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality published materials.
- Manage multiple documents and competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines.





About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Proven professional editing and proofreading experience.
- Exceptional written communication skills with an excellent command of grammar, spelling and plain English.
- The ability to quickly understand complex educational or technical content and edit it effectively without changing the intended meaning.
- Experience applying style guides, editorial standards and government publishing conventions.
- Outstanding attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Robust organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including extensive experience using Track Changes.
- Experience using Microsoft Teams.
- Knowledge of accessibility requirements or digital publishing practices will be highly regarded.

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Requirement - A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is essential. If you're an experienced editor who enjoys producing polished, high-quality publications and is looking for your next government contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your resume, or contact our team for a confidential discussion.

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