• Part-time opportunity – 4 days per week
• Dynamic leadership role with a range of publishing-related activities
• Provide critical oversight on end-to-end print and digital production processes

The position:

As the Production Manager: Books with CSIRO Publishing, you will ensure all titles are produced to our high quality standards.  Leading a small motivated team of professionals, you will be responsible for producing allocated titles (both print and digital) within budget, to schedule and following CSIRO procurement guidelines. Specifically you will:

• Strive for continuous improvement of existing production systems, and provide transparent administration.
• Help to lead changes in production processes, workflows, uptake of new technologies and implementation of efficiencies.
• Work closely with the Editorial Manager in regard to schedules and ensure stakeholders are kept informed of progress and developments in production.
• Prepare costing estimates and provide regular updates to stakeholders throughout the production process.
• Advise the Production Manager / Business on new production technologies and developments.
• Ensure all artwork is in suitable formats for optimum print/web reproduction.
• Follow print production process from manuscript in, through to warehouse delivery.
• Follow digital production process including managing the creation of ePubs, full text and chapter by chapter PDFs and maintenance of electronic archives.

CSIRO Publishing is an 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.

The position is offered on a part-time basis at 0.8 FTE (29.4 hours/4 days per week).

Location:      Clayton (Melbourne) Victoria
Salary:          AU $80k to AU $91k per annum, plus up to 15.4% superannuation
                       (pro-rata for part-time)
Tenure:         Indefinite - Part-time (0.8 FTE)
Job ref:         56091

As a minimum requirement, you will have knowledge of the book production process gained from significant experience (~5 or more years) in a relevant environment, in particular managing frontlist titles in a production team.  You will also have:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a history of professional behaviours.
• The ability to solve problems and quickly adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong team and leadership skills plus the ability to effectively interact with industry colleagues and customers.
• The ability to allocate activities, direct tasks and effectively manage budgets and resources.
• Experience using both conventional and digital print production methods.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft products (Adobe suite desirable).

To see all the criteria required for success in this role, click on the ‘Position Details’ link below. Apply today!

Position Details

We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate. At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce - CSIRO

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.  Find out more Balance

How to apply: Please load one document including your CV and a brief cover letter which outlines your interest in the role and your motivations for applying (Maximum 2MB). At the end of the online application process, you will also be required to respond to some screening questions. 

Applications close: Thursday 22 March, 2018 (11:59pm AEDT)

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.