Editor In Chief, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal

Overview
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) represents and supports the continually evolving occupational therapy profession. Its vision is to support the profession so that people and communities are engaged in occupations that bring meaning and purpose to their lives, fostering health, wellbeing, participation and inclusion. OTA champions occupational therapists to support their community. As Australia's professional association for occupational therapy with over 12,000 members across Australia, OTA fosters evidence-based practice, enables lifelong learning and promotes the future of occupational therapy.
Our Purpose
Protecting and progressing Occupational Therapy in Australia.
Our Vision
Empowering OTs and their communities.
About Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
The Australian Occupational Therapy Journal is the official journal of Occupational Therapy Australia and a leading international peer reviewed publication presenting influential, high quality innovative scholarship and research relevant to occupational therapy. The journal publishes empirical studies, theoretical papers, reviews, policy and practice innovations. The journal is a leader in the dissemination of scholarship and evidence to substantiate, influence and shape policy and occupational therapy practice locally and globally.
Role Responsibilities & Accountability
The Editor-in-Chief of the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal has expertise in and enthusiasm for the publication of a peer reviewed scholarly journal of high quality and relevance to the Association membership. The primary responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief are to foster a culture that supports high-quality scholarship and informed readership, while overseeing the effective dissemination of information to readers and members. The role also ensures compliance with best-practice standards for publishing integrity and ethics and is accountable for safeguarding and enhancing the journal's overall quality, credibility, and processes.
What we need in the role
The Editor in Chief for the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal (AOTJ) leads and shapes the journal's content, maintains its quality, and promotes its growth and development.
Leadership and Strategic Direction:
Provide leadership, guidance, and strategic direction for the journal's activities in consultation with the Association and the Publisher.
Editorial Policies and Quality Control:
Implement and apply editorial policies, ensure high quality in manuscript review and editing, and maintain publishing integrity and ethical standards.
Engagement and Communication:
Engage Editorial Board members (including Associate Editors) to solicit suitable contributions, and ensure timely communication with authors; convene regular Editorial Board meetings.
Journal Development and Submissions:
Identify and implement strategies to develop the journal, increase quality manuscript submissions, and uphold ethical principles.
Manuscript Review and Production:
Monitor the peer review process quality and timeliness, participate in manuscript review when required, and determine final publication acceptance decisions.
Promotion and Representation:
Represent and promote the journal among colleagues and at conferences to generate submissions; encourage Associate Editors to solicit manuscripts. Must be a member of OTA.
Ethics and Best Practices:
Adhere to ethical principles and best practice guidelines, including the COPE Code of Conduct for Journal Editors.
Application details
For a copy of the position description, or for a confidential conversation, email
To apply, please email a cover letter addressing your suitability and a resume in WORD or PDF format to
Applications close on Friday, 12 September 2025.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Contract
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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