Hachette Australia is the second largest publisher in Australia and part of the Hachette Livre Publishing group.

Just as our authors are important to us so is our staff. We aim for a non-corporate environment which is an enjoyable place to work each day. We go to great lengths to look after our employees, and to give our authors the best publishing experience in the industry.

Working at Hachette Australia not only comes with competitive salaries, and an industry-leading bonus plan, other benefits include; summertime working hours, paid parental leave schemes, and training opportunities.

If you are enthusiastic about publishing, hardworking, and looking for a great place to work, then you will enjoy being on our team.

Hachette Internship Program

Applications for Hachette Australia’s annual paid internship for 2026 are now closed. Checked in next year for the 2027 round of applications. 

Launched in 2020, the internship program is for anyone interested in a career in publishing. The full-time internship runs for four months, comes with an entry-level remuneration, and is offered each year. No formal qualifications are necessary.

Watch our 2022 virtual guide and Inside the Publisher Q&A 2023 for prospective interns and people interested to learn more about working in publishing. You can also read our Frequently Asked Questions.

Internships

Hachette Australia supports the Open Book Internship, a new paid internship program aimed at fostering cultural diversity in the Australian publishing industry. Please click here for more information and to apply.