AustLit

Jenny Darling started her career in publishing working in some of Melbourne's independent bookshops. In 1990 she was employed as assistant to Caroline Lurie at Australian Literary Management and in 1993 became manager of the Melbourne office of that agency. Darling has a particular interest in literary fiction, and worked closely with poet Dorothy Porter. Darling co-sponsors the award in Porter's honour administered by Meanjin.

Darling is a founding member of the Australian Literary Agents' Association.