Position Details
Communication & Information – CSOF3
Role summary for potential applicants
Advertised Job Title:
Production Editor
Reference Number:
12061
Classification:
CSOF3
Salary Range:
AU $59,636 to AU $67,784 plus up to 15.4% superannuation (pro rata)
Location:
Clayton, Victoria
Tenure:
Indefinite
Relocation assistance:
Will be provided to the successful candidate if required.
Applications are open to:
Australian Citizens Only
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
All Candidates
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Functional Area:
Communication and Information
% Client Focus - Internal:
100%
% Client Focus - External:
0%
Reports to the:
Production Team Manager
Number of Direct Reports:
0
Role Overview:
The Production Editor will provide editorial and production management services that allow timely
publication of Journals within the set budget and to industry best-practice standards. The position will
report to the Production Manager. It will involve coordinating the entire production process for a
number of journals, from copyediting through to print and web publication, with general guidance and
support from senior staff and the Production Team Manager.
This position will be part time, completing 44.1 hours per fortnight (three days per week).
Duties and Key Result Areas:
 Receive electronic files for accepted manuscripts and ensure they are in acceptable form for
copyediting and typesetting, liaising with authors and editors as necessary to obtain better-quality
files.
 Deal with routine enquiries and advise authors on file delivery, as necessary.
 Process manuscripts using eXtyles software to style paragraphs, standardise formatting, check and
match citations, and apply automatic edits as necessary.
 Copyedit some manuscripts if time permits.
 Brief and coordinate freelance copyeditors to edit manuscripts to journal style while maintaining
high editing standards within the set budget and to agreed timelines.
 Identify and resolve manuscript queries through diplomatic liaison with authors.
 Convert edited manuscripts to XML format and troubleshoot XML production.
 Ensure provision of error-free and clearly presented manuscripts and files for typesetting.
 Liaise with typesetters to ensure that timely and accurate proofs are sent to the authors.
 Liaise with authors to ensure timely return of checked proofs.
 Collate in-house and author corrections for typesetters.
 Manage compilation of final files and material for covers, prelims, papers and backmatter for timely
delivery of issues for printing and web publication.
 Publish online version using JOCS software to predefined schedules.
 Track the print production process and check printers’ proofs to ensure timely and good-quality
print production within set budgets
Selection Criteria:
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.
Essential Criteria:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, journal/book production.
2. Understanding of, and experience working with, XML and ability to troubleshoot XML
production issues.
3. Sound working knowledge of essential desktop software, including Word, eXtyles, Excel.
4. Demonstrated ability in scientific copyediting, to CSIRO Publishing standards or equivalent.
5. Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a wide range
of people including top-level research scientists, freelance editors, typesetting and printing
suppliers, and in-house staff.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Working knowledge of Adobe programs, especially Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat.
2. Demonstrated skills in managing conflicting priorities and contributing to several projects.
CSIRO is a values based organisation. You will need to demonstrate behaviours aligned to our values
of:
 Integrity of Excellent Science
 Trust & Respect
 Creative Spirit
 Delivering on Commitments
 Health, Safety & Sustainability
Other Information:
How to Apply
Please apply for this position online at www.csiro.au/careers. You may be asked to provide additional
information (online) relevant to the selection criteria. If so, then responding will enhance your application
so please take the time to provide relevant succinct answers. Applicants who do not provide the
information when requested may not be considered.
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to assist you.
Outside business hours please email: csiro-careers@csiro.au.
Referees: If you do not already have the names and contact details of two previous supervisors or
academic/ professional referees included in your resume/CV please add these before uploading your CV.
Contact: If after reading the selection documentation you require further information please contact:
Mr David Morton via email: david.morton@csiro.au or phone: +61 3 9545 8464
Please do not email your application directly to Mr David Morton. Applications received via this method
will not be considered.
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books, and magazines. The business also offers workshops designed to build skills needed to write
journal articles, grant applications and reports.