PRESS MANAGER

Summary about this job

Detail information about job PRESS MANAGER. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Competitive salary
• Generous salary packaging
• Family friendly conditions

About the business

Established in the early 1970s, IAD Press has built a strong reputation nationally and internationally as an Indigenous publisher of excellence. Based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), the traditional lands of the Arrernte people, its purpose is to:

• Publish the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers and artists.
• Promote the many and varied voices of Indigenous Australia.
• Maintain and promote Indigenous language and culture.

IAD Press is the publishing arm of the Institute for Aboriginal Development (Aboriginal Corporation) ICN 7395, a not-for-profit Aboriginal community controlled organisation.

It has developed from an in-house printing service producing small leaflets and simple language resources to a professional publishing house with a rich catalogue of books including:

• Language dictionaries and learner's guides
• Indigenous art
• Oral histories relating to land and culture
• Biographies
• Books for children and young adults
• Fiction
• Poetry and short stories
• Natural histories

IAD Press is committed to ensuring all publications represent an authentic Indigenous perspective. To ensure this cultural integrity we have a highly consultative process with authors and contributors. We also ask for a letter from the community or elders from the language group represented in each book to ensure that it has full community support and is an authentic voice from that language group. All book project proposals are also taken to our Aboriginal Board of Management for approval to ensure the correct community consultation protocols have been followed, before we begin the publishing process.

About the role

The primary objective of the position is to manage the day-to-day functions of IAD Press with a focus on developing and delivering high quality publications and multi-media products which focus on Central Australian Aboriginal languages and culture.  

The Manager Press will oversee and be responsible for the development, resourcing, promotion and implementation of IAD Press' publishing program, which is aligned with IAD's strategic focus and direction. The role includes staff leadership and supervision, project and budget management, marketing and promotion and stakeholder liaison.

Benefits and perks

In the heart of Australia and framed by the MacDonnell Ranges and desert landscapes, Alice Springs (Mparntwe) offers a tranquil and unique lifestyle in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.  IAD is situated on the banks of the Todd River within walking distance of the CBD and central to the town.

Stunning landscapes, remote communities, and a unique pioneering history create a diverse and exhilarating destination.  Central Australia plays host to world heritage sites including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Watarrka (Kings Canyon) and a host of other world heritage sites.

Skills and experience

Candidates must:

1. Hold tertiary qualifications or equivalent in publishing, editing or communications and have a working knowledge of the Adobe Creative suite.

2. Possess a sound knowledge of publishing, preferably with experience in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural publishing context.

3. Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee the financial governance of the Unit, including the ability to source funding, the development of annual budgets, implementation of financial controls and the provision of timely financial reports.

4. The ability to complete (online) reporting requirements for funding bodies.

5. The ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with stakeholders, including funding bodies.

6. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.