Publishing and editorial assistant

Neap Education Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid workplace

Job summary

Neap Education Pty Ltd in Melbourne offers a 6-month, part-time position (pro rata, 4 days per week) to support the development and production of print and digital resources while growing skills in content development and project editing.

You will liaise with authors and colleagues to create accurate and effective educational resources and join a passionate team committed to high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Meticulous attention to detail and grasp of English.
• Desire to collaborate and learn with colleagues and work independently.
• A Master in Publishing and Editing or similar qualification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and production of trial exams and other assessment resources (print and digital) from commissioning to prepress.
• Assisting with content development, editorial, design and administration tasks for a range of print and digital resources.
• Collaborating and communicating with authors, subject matter experts, and other publishing and editorial staff to produce consistently high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Master in Publishing and Editing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Thrive in a flexible 6-month, part-time position (pro rata, 4 days per week) working alongside a passionate and driven team

Support the development and production of print and digital resources while growing your skills in content development and project editing

Liaise with authors and colleagues to create accurate and effective educational resources

Neap Education is one of the most trusted resource providers for secondary school teachers in Australia. Our print and digital assessment resources help thousands of students every year, and we pride ourselves on our ability to publish accurate and curriculum-aligned content that teachers can rely upon.

We are seeking a self-motivated publishing and editorial assistant with an eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality work to join a like-minded team of dedicated staff.

What we are looking for

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Meticulous attention to detail and grasp of English
• A desire to collaborate and learn with colleagues as well as enthusiasm to work independently
• A Master in Publishing and Editing or similar qualification is desirable but not required.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid workplace with work-from-home arrangements and a bright, spacious office in Caulfield North
• In-house training for our editorial and content development processes to build your confidence
• Vertical and horizontal opportunities to up-skill in publishing and editorial capacity

What you’ll be responsible for

• Supporting the development and production of trial exams and other assessment resources (print and digital) from commissioning to prepress
• Assisting with content development, editorial, design and administration tasks for a range of print and digital resources
• Collaborating and communicating with authors, subject matter experts, and other publishing and editorial staff to produce consistently high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources