Company Description
Australian Medicines Handbook provides practical, reliable, and comparative medicines information resources for health professionals. Our core product, the AMH, is the evidence-based independent medicines reference preferred by thousands of clinicians in the Australian healthcare sector. We also publish a range of other books and software products aimed at improving the quality use of medicines. We are entirely independent of the pharmaceutical industry and are owned by three respected professional organisations, the RACGP, PSA, and ASCEPT.
AMH's mission is to empower health professionals with the right information at the right time.
About the position
This full-time position provides an opportunity to be part of the Publications team delivering specialised pharmaceutical and medical editorial services to Australian Medicines Handbook Pty Ltd.
Editorial work involves researching, evaluating, writing, and editing information for, but not limited to, the Australian Medicines Handbook, the Children's Dosing Companion, and the Aged Care Companion. All editorial and administrative processes are to be completed with a high level of accuracy and in a timely fashion to allow the Publications team to meet publication timelines.
Initially the job will focus on learning and contributing to our editorial workflow, but your roles and responsibilities should grow to assist the further strategic development of the business.
This position reports to the Content Team Manager.
An AMH Editor:
is prepared to learn about and take responsibility for a range of tasks required to develop and maintain content for our services as part of our editorial team
has excellent verbal and written communication skills
can deliver work with exceptional attention to detail to tight deadlines
can maintain and develop a range of editorial and project documentation
can liaise and collaborate effectively with other editorial staff and with others involved outside of AMH, such as reviewers.
Essential Selection Criteria
A pharmacy, pharmacology/medical sciences or medicine degree
2 years or more postgraduate experience
Experience in providing drug or therapeutic information that requires literature retrieval and evaluation, with consideration of intended audience
Able to work with a high level of accuracy and manage your time efficiently
Able to write clear and concise English
Computer and technology literate (knowledge of Windows operating system and Microsoft applications is assumed)
Desirable Selection Criteria
Experience in the health sector, in particular hospital or primary health care
Well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills
Able to work well as both part of a team and independently
Project management training and/or experience
Understand information management within technology systems
Familiar with style manuals, structured editing, technical writing methods or digital publishing
Familiar with bibliographic databases and similar medical information resources
Training in critical appraisal of health literature
Terms and conditions
Permanent, full-time position, 5 days / 37.5 hours per week minimum
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications (comparable to AHP 3)
Superannuation: 12%
Annual leave 20 days p.a. pro rata with 17.5% loading to apply
Flexible working arrangements
How to apply
Your application should include a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria, and a resume with contact details for at least two referees. The application should be emailed to by 15 September.
Contact Person
For more information about this position, including a job description, please contact Content Team Manager Jane Curtis or call.
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