Journals Manager, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Melbourne

Category:
Media

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

96000.00 - 109000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

CSIRO Publishing is an editorially independent science and technology publisher of books, journals and magazines with a strong emphasis on digital publishing. The business unit is owned by and operates within CSIRO on a commercial basis with its viability dependent on the capacity to generate revenue and sufficient return on investment. We are seeking a Journals Manager to join the team. As the Journals Manager, you will manage the operation of a portfolio of scholarly journals and editorial boards to execute strategic priorities for journals. You will contribute to increasing journal growth, quality, and reputation, consistent with the CSIRO Publishing strategy and CSIRO Values. Reporting to the Head, Journals Publishing and taking direction from the Journal Publishers, you will liaise with internal teams to deliver excellent levels of service and advice to editorial boards.

Job Responsibility:

Manage a portfolio of scholarly journals and editorial boards
Ensure STEM content is accessible and discoverable
Play a key role in CSIRO's Publishing Team
Being responsible for high functioning editorial boards, including guiding editorial boards in following Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) best practice guidelines and CSIRO Publishing policy
Guiding Editors-in-Chief to effectively manage and engage with editorial boards, including appointing and replacing editors as needed and paying attention to diversity targets
Contributing to growth by planning special issues and invited papers and overseeing commissioning performance of Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Boards and Guest Editors to agreed KPIs
Collaborating with internal and external teams to maximise impact and delivery of special content
Making content accessible, discoverable, and visible through a range of outreach activities by identifying opportunities to build relevant communities around our journals

Requirements:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant STEM field
Sound business awareness of STEM publishing policy, trends and developments, including awareness of competitor landscape, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and funding trends
Experience in working collaboratively with Editorial Boards, and being able to communicate and present effectively at Editorial meetings
Experience in commissioning scientific content
Highly-developed and influential communication skills, with experience in building positive internal and external relationships and a commitment to excellent stakeholder service
Demonstrated ability to think critically and flexibly, apply excellent analytical skills and judgement, and use initiative to advise on workable solutions to complex problems
Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and in a team environment, and contribute to collective outputs
Strong prioritization skills including the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects efficiently and concurrently
Have the willingness and flexibility to travel nationally and internationally

What we offer:

up to 15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 12, 2025

Expiration:
May 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Journals Manager

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Melbourne

Category:Media

Contract Type:Employment contract