Visionary Publisher

9 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $200,000 - $250,000
Job Title: Director of Publishing

Australia's cultural heritage is a cornerstone of values in our organisation.

We work on the traditional lands and waters of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our organisation is committed to reconciliation and acknowledges historical injustices inflicted upon Indigenous Australians.

The Opportunity

  • Lead a leading science publisher with an international reputation for excellence.
  • Drive strategic growth and transformation in a rapidly changing publishing landscape.
  • Champion financial and operational excellence while leading a high-performing team.

Clinical leadership positions require strong interpersonal skills. This job description should be read in conjunction with the selection criteria that outlines the key responsibilities, requirements and duties associated with this role.

Key duties will include:

  • Strategic leadership – Set and deliver business strategy, aligning publishing activity with organisational direction.
  • Business transformation – Lead the transition to sustainable open access models and implement commissioning strategies for books and journals.
  • Commercial management – Drive commercial success, managing multi-million-dollar budgets with P&L responsibility.
  • Team and operations leadership – Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Stakeholder engagement – Build relationships across the scholarly publishing ecosystem and position the organisation as a leader in science communication.
  • Organisational contribution – Participate in the Science Connect Leadership Team and contribute to broader organisational strategy and policy development.

Requirements:

  • Deep knowledge and experience in the publishing industry, with a proven record of success in senior leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership capability, including planning and implementing strategy.
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial management experience.
  • A track record of transformational leadership and change implementation.
  • Proven ability to lead high-performing teams through change.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Science or Business.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you have any specific needs or requirements please contact us during the application process.

Life at Our Organisation

We offer flexible work arrangements and a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving complex challenges requires diverse perspectives and experiences. We strive to create inclusive teams where everyone feels valued and respected.

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