Organisation : Australian Book Review
Location : Melbourne (Southbank)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Arts & Culture, Media, Other
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $70000 - $80000 prorata
Application closing date : 3 Nov, 2023
About the organisation
Australian Book Review (ABR), one of Australia’s major cultural magazines, presents high-quality journalism and new writing for the widest possible audience. It engages with all the arts, not just literature. It is diverse in terms of content, writers, and partners. It provides a needed forum for new Australian writers and reviewers, and it is committed to raising the standard of arts criticism in Australia.
ABR is an independent, not-for-profit monthly magazine, governed by an independent Board, managed by a small, skilled editorial and management team, and committed to the publication and promotion of creative and critical writing of the highest standard.
Created in 1961, it lapsed in 1974 and was revived in 1978.
Peter Rose is the Editor; and Sarah Holland-Batt is Chairperson of the Board.
ABR publishes reviews, essays, commentaries, interviews and new creative writing. The magazine is national in readership, authorship, distribution, events and partners. It is available in print and online.
About the role
Australia’s premier literary magazine is seeking an experienced business manager for 3-4 days per week.
You must be proactive, flexible and highly-organised. Overseeing the accounts and maintaining the subscriber database are the primary functions, but it is a diverse and stimulating role, working with a wide range of writers, editors, interns, subscribers and donors. Some literary interests would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated proficiency in these areas:
- Reckon accounting software (or equivalent)
- Microsoft Office suite
- Microsoft Access Database (or equivalent)
Your responsibilities will include:
- Subscriptions system management
- Finance and banking management
- GST, BAS and PAYG reporting
- Office management
- Liaison with subscribers, donors and stakeholders
Please email your CV to business@australianbookreview.com.au, including referees, qualifications and experience. Closing date 1 November.
Further information is available on request.
Please phone (03) 9699 8822 or email: business@australianbookreview.com.au
How to apply
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Please quote in application: Business Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Arts_and_Culture, #Media, #Other
