Associate Editor

Member Experience
Marketing and Commercial
Flexible location
Full Time, Fixed Term

21/4/2023

$96,753 PA plus 14% Super, additional leave over Christmas Period and well-being days
Full time, fixed term opportunity until December 2023, flexible location
Opportunity to support implementation of large-scale change
About the RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is the peak representative organisation for general practice, the backbone of Australia’s health system. We set the standards for general practice, facilitate lifelong learning for GPs, connect the general practice community, and advocate for better health and wellbeing for all Australians.

About you
As our Associate Editor you will have a strong background in editing, proofreading and editorial project management. Teamwork and excellent communication skills are a must as you will be liaising with authors, peer reviewers, medical editors and production staff. You demonstrate:
A comprehension of medical and technical literature; knowledge of medical terminology and clinical guidelines
A familiarity with the principles of evidence-based medicine and the use of health information to support clinical decision making
The ability to identify quality, evidence-based sources
Well-developed copyediting and proofreading skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with text and photo permissions, including knowledge of copyright
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to achieve project and organisational goals
Experience using a content management system, with understanding of the basic principles of HTML
About the opportunity
Reporting to the Managing Editor you will be responsible for the development of medical content for check, a Continuing Professional Development program for GPs, and have a supportive role in the production of Australian Journal of General Practice and check. Your responsibilities will also include:
Identifying and commissioning suitably qualified authors and peer reviewers for the check program in consultation with the Managing Editor (AJGP and check)
Copyedit and proofread articles for AJGP and case studies for check, ensuring corrections have been made and RACGP editorial and brand styles have been applied consistently
Liaise with authors and peer reviewers for check and manage author approvals for check case studies
Liaise with AJGP authors and manage author approvals for final proofs
Maintain appropriate records/databases of authors and peer reviewers for check, and the status of case studies
Upload and review the digital content for AJGP and check
The Benefits

14% superannuation
Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period
17.5% annual leave loading for EBA employees
Hybrid working arrangements
The Core Academy
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To apply

Towards the end of the process, applicants will be asked to complete pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks and/or a National Police Check.

**Applications close**: 5pm Friday 5th May 2023

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