Journals Acquisitions Specialist, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Melbourne

Category:
Media

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

114000.00 - 123000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Journals Acquisitions Specialist role at CSIRO Publishing to expand journals portfolio by identifying, evaluating and acquiring high-quality scholarly titles. Key role in growing a high-impact scholarly publishing portfolio with strategic growth and impact in science communication.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborating with internal teams to identify priority fields for acquisitions
Developing a journals acquisitions strategy
Developing target list of journals and proactively engaging journal owners
Responding to ad hoc online requests for publishing partnerships
Researching potential new open access journals and presenting proposals
Preparing detailed proposals including cost and pricing models
Leading contract negotiations with journal owners
Developing standardised onboarding and launch process for new journals
Maintaining project pipeline to initiate, track and manage acquisitions projects

Requirements:

Tertiary degree in a STM field and/or significant demonstrated work experience in STM journals publishing
Deep understanding of open access, including business models, sales models, policy initiatives
Strong analytical and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions
Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills with ability to influence internal and external parties
Demonstrated business development capabilities, commercial acumen, initiative and flexibility

What we offer:

Up to 15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements
Career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 18, 2025

Expiration:
October 12, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Journals Acquisitions Specialist

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Melbourne

Category:Media

Contract Type:Employment contract