industry professor maggy saldais

Industry Professor Maggy Saldais
The President of Industry Professor Association takes pride in presenting this citation to Industry Professor – Maggy Saldais

Industry Experience
Maggy Saldais brings more than three decades of professional experience in writing, editing, and educational publishing, making her a leading contributor to Australia’s education and communications sectors. Her career began in the public service, where she worked for over a decade on high-level government documentation, collaborating with engineers, architects, and executives to develop environmental reports, technical manuals, policy briefs, and communications materials. In 2008, she transitioned into private practice, founding her own editorial consultancy in Brisbane. Over the past 17 years, she has produced a vast body of work for clients across education, government, and business—ranging from industry reports and corporate communications to training materials and school textbooks. Maggy is widely recognised for her authorship and editorial leadership on major secondary education texts published by Oxford University Press and Wiley. Her contributions to the Oxford Big Ideas series, among other titles, have shaped curriculum delivery across Australian classrooms. With over thirty years of sustained professional practice encompassing government, education, and corporate communication, Maggy’s career exemplifies both longevity and breadth of industry experience.

Industry Endorsements
Throughout her distinguished career, Maggy Saldais has earned consistent recognition from peers, publishers, and professional bodies. Her co-authored educational works have received national acclaim, including recognition at the Australian Educational Publishing Awards for the Oxford Big Ideas series—one of the country’s most widely used curriculum resources. She has worked with leading Australian publishing houses and educational institutions, contributing to the development of innovative learning content that continues to influence teaching practice. Earlier in her career, Maggy’s academic excellence was recognised with a university prize for the top female postgraduate in her Master of Arts in English Literature, underscoring her scholarly foundation. Professionally, she is an active member of the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd/Editors Queensland), contributing to the advancement of editorial standards and professional development across the industry. In her current role as Chief Editor for the Industry Professor Association, Maggy continues to demonstrate leadership in applied communication and education quality, ensuring content standards align with national professional benchmarks. Her reputation as a trusted editor, author, and mentor has positioned her as a respected authority among her peers in both the educational and professional publishing sectors.

Industry Training
A defining feature of Maggy Saldais’s career is her enduring commitment to knowledge sharing and education. Over more than 20 years, she has created and facilitated learning resources that have supported teachers, students, and professionals alike. She has written and co-authored more than ten textbooks and curriculum guides that continue to underpin secondary education in English, History, and Humanities. Her learning materials are known for their clarity, accessibility, and capacity to engage middle-years students in critical thinking and discovery. Beyond publishing, Maggy has developed workplace training guides for government departments and delivered communication skills programs for senior industry executives, including professionals in the mining and resources sectors for whom English was a second language. She also contributes regularly to educational blogs and platforms such as Skillmaker, offering freely accessible knowledge on writing, workplace documentation, and business communication. Her work reflects a strong belief in inclusive education and lifelong learning, extending her influence from the classroom to corporate environments.

Through her combined expertise as an editor, educator, and mentor, Maggy Saldais has profoundly impacted both learners and professionals across Australia’s education and business sectors. Her three-decade career stands as a testament to excellence in writing, leadership in communication, and dedication to developing others—a legacy befitting her recognition as an Industry Professor in Educational Publishing and Professional Communication.