Editor / Proofreader (ASO5)

ASO5 Editor & Proofreader
Location: Adelaide CBD
Classification: ASO5 $59.05 per hour.
Tuesday 11 August to Friday 16 October 
Contract: Full-time Contract (must be available for the entire assignment)
We are seeking an experienced Editor & Proofreader for an exciting ASO5 opportunity with a South Australian Government department based in the Adelaide CBD.
This role is ideal for a highly organised editorial professional with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for producing clear, accurate and accessible content. You will play a key role in preparing curriculum, educational resources and supporting materials for publication across both digital and print platforms.
Key Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread curriculum, learning resources and supporting documentation for publication.
• Ensure all content is clear, accurate, consistent and aligned with government and departmental publishing standards.
• Maintain the author's intent while improving readability, grammar, spelling and overall quality.
• Apply editorial style guides and publishing conventions across a variety of documents.
• Identify inconsistencies, omissions, formatting issues and errors before publication.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality published materials.
• Manage multiple documents and competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven professional editing and proofreading experience.
• Exceptional written communication skills with an excellent command of grammar, spelling and plain English.
• The ability to quickly understand complex educational or technical content and edit it effectively without changing the intended meaning.
• Experience applying style guides, editorial standards and government publishing conventions.
• Outstanding attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including extensive experience using Track Changes.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements or digital publishing practices will be highly regarded.

Mandatory Requirement

• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is essential.

If you're an experienced editor who enjoys producing polished, high-quality publications and is looking for your next government contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your resume, or contact our team for a confidential discussion.