Associate Editor

$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
- High-profile health and education organisation where progressive leadership, innovation integrity, collaboration and accountability are valued.

**To apply**

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Click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your CV and cover letter as one document.

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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