Editorial Assistant, Griffith Review

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Griffith Review is a strategic and high-profile engagement initiative of Griffith University. A quarterly literary and current affairs journal, Griffith Review publishes new work, in print and online, by established and emerging writers and thinkers.

Reporting to the Editor, the Editorial Assistant will assist the Griffith Review editorial team by providing administrative support for various editorial processes, copyediting and proofreading material for print and online publication, and preparing content for marketing and promotional activities.

The position will also assist with Griffith Review’s organisational strategy and planning – this work may involve contributing to website and social media content development and to special projects.

The Griffith Review team is a small one, so this role is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all aspects of the literary journal publishing process. If you love words and writing and enjoy taking a creative approach to your work, we want to hear from you!

About you
The successful candidate will have a degree in either writing, editing and publishing; journalism; professional communication; creative writing; a related field; or a minimum of two years’ relevant experience.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy when proofreading and editing content
• Knowledge of editorial processes, including reviewing, fact-checking and ensuring quality control
• Excellent organisational skills to handle administrative tasks related to editorial work
• Ability to work closely with editors, writers, designers and other stakeholders to deliver content on time

Experience in a print production, editorial, online, digital, design or publishing environment will be highly regarded.

What we can offer
This is a fixed-term (two years), 40% part-time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane City (South Bank) Queensland College of Art. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $77,761 - $87,235 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $90,981 - $102,065 per annum.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this appointment.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Carody Culver, Griffith Review Editor, at [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF7391F.

Closing date: Monday, 21 April 2025 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.