The Opportunity
- Do you have experience in Publishing?
- Do you have high attention to detail?
- Join CSIRO Publishing and make a difference!
As Editorial Assistant you will be responsible for driving manuscripts through a peer-review process for several scholarly journals. You will deliver high levels of service to editors and authors and contribute to raising journal quality and reputation. You will also act as a moderator for scheduled online writing workshops using the WebEx or Teams platforms.
This is a part-time role for 55 hours a fortnight.
Your duties will include:
- Operate an online system (ScholarOne) to drive scholarly manuscripts through the peer review process, to defined workflows and timelines.
- Maintain accurate records of submissions, peer review and email/telephone communications in the online system.
- Monitor submissions for special issues to defined timelines and provide progress reports to Guest Editors and Publishers.
- Act as moderator for scheduled online writing workshops using the WebEx or Teams platforms, ensuring smooth running of platforms, breakout ‘rooms’, chat/Q&A sessions, supply of resources and post-event feedback.
Location: Clayton, VIC
Salary: AU$48,572- AU$62,611 pa (pro-rata for part-time) plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term of 12 months
Reference: 75392
To be considered you will need:
- Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant industry work experience
- Proven organisational skills and attention to detail in running processes while providing high service levels to stakeholders
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Windows, Jabber, Webex, Teams and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Use excellent written and verbal communication skills to supply timely and accurate information in a professional manner to internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of peer review, particularly experience with online manuscript submission systems (e.g. ScholarOne Manuscripts).
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Eligibility
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.
For more information about this role please view the Position description .
Flexible Working Arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to Apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications Close
Tuesday, 3rd August 2021, 11:00pm AEST
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