Publishing Department Coordinator

About the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF)

The ILF is a national charity working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote Communities across Australia. We are Community-led, responding to requests from remote Communities for culturally relevant books, including early learning board books, resources, and programs to support Communities to create and publish their stories in languages of their choice.

About the role

The Publishing Department Coordinator provides support to the Publishing team by handling administrative tasks and helping to coordinate schedules and activity around the publication process, including production. The Publishing Department Coordinator will also have responsibility for some titles (initially translations) with the support of the Publishing team.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Coordination of publishing schedules and Work in Progress

• Preparing materials for meetings, including agendas and minutes

• Assisting with the production and maintenance of the critical path as required

• Keeping the publishing company's database and records up to date

• Working with editors to support their needs as required

• Supporting the development of framework and projects

• Submissions for Book Awards

• Build and maintain relationships with communities and stakeholders

• Communicate clearly and consistently with communities and stakeholders

• Supporting internal ILF teams as required

About you and your fit

• A good understanding of the company's identity, mission, and goals

• Knowledge of book production and distribution process (a bonus)

• Experience working with First Nations authors, communities or organisations—or a demonstrated commitment to culturally respectful publishing and continuous learning (highly regarded)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Good time management skills

• An eye for detail and consistency

• The ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise them well

• An aptitude for a fast-paced environment where you can adjust to changing priorities

• Strong interpersonal skills and can work both independently and as part of a team

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other publishing software including Google

• Hold a current Working with Children Check

• The ILF is a values based organisation, and that shows in how we work together. We collaborate across teams, appreciate one another's unique skills and strengths, and strive to do things well. If you're looking to join a team culture built on trust, energy, and purpose, you'll feel right at home at the ILF. So, whilst we are looking for the above skills and experience, the fit is most important to us.

Some of the benefits of Working at the ILF

• Exposure to Indigenous culture and learnings

• Not-for-profit salary packaging

• 5 weeks annual leave

• A hybrid work model and healthy work-life balance

• Employee EAP for staff and family

• On-going and individualised learning and development

• Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety

How to apply

We'd love to hear from you - Please submit your resume and covering letter via SEEK and if you have questions, please contact the Head of HR, ••••@ilf.org.au