Job Title: Education Publishing Director
Location: Port Melbourne
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about transforming education in Australia? Step into a leadership role where your vision will shape the future of teaching and learning resources in secondary schools nationwide. Join Cambridge University Press & Assessment as the Publishing Director, Education, and lead the strategic delivery of high-quality teaching and learning resources that will impact Australian schools.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly part of the University of Cambridge.
About the Role
As the Publishing Director, you will be at the forefront of our mission to revolutionise educational content. You will ensure that our resources empower educators and students to achieve their fullest potential in the Australian educational landscape.
In this role, you will:
1. Drive the successful and profitable execution of a diverse, multi-component publishing programme that meets the evolving needs of secondary education in Australia.
2. Lead and inspire a dedicated team of publishing professionals, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality educational resources.
3. Cultivate solid and productive relationships across all business functions and with external stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with our strategic goals.
4. Provide strategic input into budgets, policy, and other critical business decisions.
About You
We seek an experienced leader with a proven successful project delivery track record. To excel in this role, you will bring:
5. A degree in publishing, education, business, management, or a related field.
6. Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of successfully managing large teams and driving strategic initiatives that yield measurable results.
7. Expertise in managing complex, geographically dispersed teams, including remote workers and freelancers, to deliver cohesive, high-impact projects.
8. A deep understanding of the publishing lifecycle and the challenges and opportunities within the industry.
9. Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
10. A commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Rewards and Benefits
At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we champion work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements and flexible options tailored to support your personal and professional well-being from day one. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
11. Discretionary annual bonus
12. Learning and development opportunities
13. EAP access, yearly flu vaccinations, and free access to Headspace
14. A welcoming and supportive team culture with regular all-staff events, including an end-of-year party and annual sales conference
15. Two days of Volunteering Leave per year
Ready to Pursue Your Potential?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, apply today. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the final deadline for submissions on October .
Why Join Us?
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue your potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers, and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society, and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your growth, development, and progress in an environment that embraces difference, change, and aspiration.
At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we are committed to creating a workplace where anyone can enjoy a successful career. We value diversity of thought, background, and approach and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. Together, we can improve outcomes for learners and educators everywhere.
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