Position description

Position title: Publications Manager Department: Communications Responsible to: Chief Executive Responsible for: five staff including the functions of graphic design, publishing, website maintenance, periodicals library, project staff and media (under review) Hours: Full time Tenure: Either fixed term (one to three years) or ongoing (‘standard’ employment) Classification: 8 or SM 1 depending on qualifications and experience Date reviewed: 9 August 2010

Description

The Publications Manager is a key part of the Academy of Science’s communication team, whose work has a significant impact on the Academy’s reputation and credibility. The Academy publishes a wide range of material, in hard copy and in electronic form, and maintains an extensive website.

The Publications Manager deals with the preparation and production of this material, sometimes using external contractors or researchers, to ensure a high quality product that is consistent with the Academy’s style and standing.

These range from internal documents such as the Annual Report and fellowship Directory, to newsletters, programs and proceedings for workshops and conferences, transcripts from public lectures and research reports. Currently, the position is also responsible for media liaison and the coordination and promotion of significant Academy events.

The functions and responsibilities of this team are under review as an expansion of the Academy’s capability, particularly in the area of education outreach and public awareness, is under way and may result in a new higher-level communications management position being established in the near future.

Further position information, qualifications, selection criteria and duties are available from www.science.org.au/jobs/.

Applications close Tuesday 24 August COB.

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