Editorial Assistant; Australian Studies

Position: Editorial Assistant (Australian Historical Studies)
** Role type:
** Part Time (0.4 FTE);
Fixed term (12 months maternity leave cover)   
** Faculty:
** Faculty of Arts   
** Department/ School:
** Historical and Philosophical Studies   
** Salary:
** UOM 5: $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super  Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
society through the transformative impact of education and research. As Editorial Assistant for Australian Historical Studies, you will support the Editors and Business Manager to deliver the journal’s quarterly issues. You will gain hands‑on experience managing editorial workflows, prize administration, financial and records processes, and social media outreach while collaborating with academics, publishers and the Editorial Board.
** Your responsibilities will include:
** You have demonstratedorganisational and communication skills to manage diverse tasks and build effective relationships.  experience in editorial support and publishing, with strong Have an undergraduate degree with relevant experience or equivalent professional training.  Demonstrate digital literacy and have experience using online submissions systems like Scholar One Manuscripts and CATSPossess experience and technical knowledge in the style conventions associated with publishing and editing.

Exhibit strong planning and organisation skills, managing tasks independently and meeting deadlines. the demonstrated ability to present
** What we offer you!
** We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:  Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance  The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne is widely recognised as Australia’s foremost centre for the study of the Humanities and Social Sciences, bringing together leading scholars and educators across forty disciplines.

We play a unique role at the University in preparing Melbourne students to be global citizens: as the largest community of Humanities and Social Sciences scholars in Australia, including the nation’s most significant concentration of language experts, we are forming the next generation of critical, ethically minded, responsible graduates who have the cultural competence to work constructively, respectfully and effectively in communities and workplaces around the world
** Please note**:
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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