Editorial Manager

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2029 Position Classification : Health Mgr Lvl 2 Remuneration : 118821 - 140201 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ693796 Location: Westmead Applications Close: Midnight on 4 October 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Wareham on Elizabeth.Wareham@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home.

Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
• Tertiary qualification in Journalism, English or Publishing, or related field with experience in health, academic or research desirable.
• Demonstrated professional editorial experience (e.g. structural editing, copy editing and proofreading) in working on a range of different outputs and communication channels and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience managing editorial/publishing teams and contractors.
• Experience working with research, educational or academic content written by subject matter experts with proven ability to work closely with researchers and academics to refine and publish content.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth Style Manual and experience in using style guides.
• Ability to set priorities and monitor workflows and systems with the area of responsibility, including excellent organisational skills in planning, project management and delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat and reference management software (e.g. EndNote)

Child Safe Standards: SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.

We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.

All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required , overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families.

For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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