Responsible for editing and preparing Standards documents for publication, ensuring quality, accuracy, compliance and stakeholder collaboration.
Who are we?
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.
Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.
About the role
The primary objective of the Production Editor role is responsible for taking draft Standards documents through the final stages of publication, ensuring they meet Standards Australia's editorial, quality and formatting requirements.
Alongside editing content for consistency, accuracy, grammar and style, then use publishing tools to prepare documents for release in XML, PDF and other digital formats.
The role involves working with various stakeholders such as Standards Development Project Managers and members of Standards Development committees were relevant.
What you’ll do
It's a highly detail-oriented role that works closely with Project Managers, Technical Writers, Publishing Coordinators and Standards committees to maintain publication quality and meet deadlines. Beyond editing, you'll provide guidance and feedback to stakeholders, helping ensure documents are technically sound, professionally presented and ready for publication.
You will bring
Ideal candidates will have strong editing and proofreading skills, excellent attention to detail, experience working with structured content or publishing systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Nice to have
• University degree or other relevant qualification in publishing, journalism, English literature or an appropriate field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical editing and/or writing
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Advanced in Microsoft Word features especially styles, templates and equations
• Experience working in a publishing house with electronic publishing
• Experience using content authoring and house style guides
• Knowledge of publishing tools and technology such as eXtyles and XML
Culture & Benefits
Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
We offer a range of People Perks that support flexibility, wellbeing, career growth, and recognition - helping you thrive at work and beyond.
What's next?
If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role.
Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.au