Editor Intern (Identified: Australian First Nations)

Develop new First Nations writing as part of State Library of Queensland’s black&write! team.

This role will develop your writing and editing skills as you contribute to the editorial development of manuscripts received through the black&write! Writing Fellowship.

black&wrie! is a highly regarded national project based at the State Library of Queensland. Over the past 13 years the program has delivered significant benefits to Australian literature through extensive development of new First Nations writers and editors. ⁠

As a member of our black&write! team you will apply your keen editorial skills to participate in editorial development, reporting and training activities, as well as assisting with the administration of the black&write!

A key focus of this role will be contributing to the editorial development of manuscripts received through the black&write! Writing Fellowship competition, under the supervision of the black&write! Senior Editor.

This position is designated as Indigenous Identified. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. 

If you are eligible to apply for this vacancy, you can apply online. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for the Targeted Vacancy will not be considered. 

In addition to the requirements under How to apply, and to allow the selection panel to confirm that you are eligible to be considered for this Indigenous Identified role, you may either: 

• nominate (or provide written reference from) an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest you are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. This person may be a community member, supervisor or work colleague. 

Or 

• provide, documentary evidence attesting to your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Full details and a Statutory Declaration are available in the Commission Chief Executive Guideline 02/13: Evidence of Attribute – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles. 

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please provide the following information to the selection panel via SmartJobs for assessment of your suitability:

• Your current resume, including two recent referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct within the previous two years.
• A two-page statement outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the key responsibilities listed under what you will do and core competencies in the role description
• Shortlisting and selection will be based on your current resume, statement, and an interview. In addition, there may be a work task if the candidate field is highly competitive.

To allow the selection panel to confirm that you are eligible to be considered for this Indigenous Identified role, they may either:

• Accept your written assertion that you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
• Obtain from you, as part of your formal application, documentary evidence attesting to your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Full details and a Statutory Declaration are available in the Commission Chief Executive Guideline 2/13: Evidence of Attribute – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles.

We understand that some people may need reasonable adjustments (e.g. wheelchair access, interpreting services, additional time) to participate in this recruitment process and/ or our workplace and work practices. You are encouraged to reach out to the contact person to discuss any support you need.

Interested? Contact Raynee Dewar by telephone at 07 3842 9775 to discuss the application process.

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