Publishing Director, UQP

An exciting opportunity exists for a Publishing Director to lead UQP’s publishing strategy and program, Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.We are looking for an experienced Publishing Director with relevant tertiary qualifications or experience at a senior publishing level or an equivalent combination of qualifications and workplace experience.You will bring a strong track record of managing teams at an executive level, leading change, and nurturing a collaborative, high-performing culture within a small and agile environment. You will possessdemonstrated success in commissioning, developing, and publishing commercially viable and diverse books. The role requires strong commercial acumen, including experience with budgeting and securing external funding, as well as fluency with contemporary publishing tools and technologies. Exceptional communication skills, the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, and a willingness to engage in out-of-hours reading, travel, and broader organisational activities are essential. deep knowledge of national and international publishing trends across both trade and university press sectors, alongside Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia,qualifications, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements.This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.UQ is committed to a fair,equitableand inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may faceadditionalbarriers and challenges which haveimpactedand/or continue toimpacttheir career trajectory. Candidates whodon’tmeet all criteria are encouraged to apply anddemonstratetheir potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performancerelativeto opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit . #J-18808-Ljbffr