"Managing Editor"

Job Description:

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Managing Editor to lead the editorial and production processes of Pathology, the College’s internationally recognised scientific journal.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of pathology by overseeing a high-quality, peer-reviewed publication with a strong global reputation.

About the Role

In this full-time role, you will coordinate all editorial operations of the RCPA’s scientific journal, from submission, peer review, and author communications, through final technical editing and issue production.

Reporting to the Head of Membership and Engagement, you will ensure that manuscripts are processed efficiently, that journal policies and ethical standards are upheld, and that publication deadlines are met. Part-time opportunities will be considered for the right applicant.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full editorial workflow from submission and peer review through to publication.
• Provide support to the Editors-in-Chief, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Editorial Board.
• Uphold editorial and ethical standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Collaborate with the publisher, authors, and reviewers to maintain journal quality and visibility.
• Lead initiatives to enhance submissions, readership, citation impact, and international profile.
• Contribute to the journal’s long-term strategic direction.
• Provide leadership and guidance to support high editorial standards.

Job Requirements:

About You

You will bring a systematic and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to engage effectively with academic, clinical, and publishing stakeholders.

• A tertiary degree or higher (science and/or health discipline preferred).
• At least three years’ experience in academic publishing, including peer review, editorial processes, and publication ethics.
• Familiarity with scientific or medical terminology.
• Proficiency with editorial management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, editing, and proofreading skills, with a strong commitment to quality.
• Awareness of marketing and social media strategies for academic publications is preferred.
• Ability to produce writing that is well structured and easy to understand is desired.