We're Hiring: UQP Commissioning Editor

An exciting opportunity is available for a Commissioning Editor to join the University of Queensland Press (UQP).

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement, to commission and publish titles for UQP’s list, including having a strong involvement with First Nations writers.

The University of Queensland is committed to the employment, career development and support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognises their contributions to its community in academic and professional roles and at all levels.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• The University of Queensland and UQP are strongly committed to championing the work and voices of First Nations writers: Therefore, the successful candidate will spend time with First Nations community and networks to develop potential new book projects.
• Acquire, develop and structurally edit titles across fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
• Manage a pipeline of projects, publishing at least 8 titles annually.
• Assess submissions and present manuscripts for acquisition decisions.
• Oversee projects end-to-end, including budgets, negotiations, and collaboration with marketing, sales and freelance teams

Our Commitment:
UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement. The University’s Strategic Plan outlines strategies aimed at increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which are supported through the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy. Here in Australia, we especially want to play a leading role in reconciliation as advocates with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

At a national level, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we will embed reconciliation across the University’s operations to achieve and implement a ‘Stretch’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) by 2025.

Applications close on Sunday 26 April 2026, 11.00pm AEST.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.