Production Officer (Screen)

Job no: 0061326
Location: Southbank
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Department: Artistic Operations (Programs & Operations)
Salary: UOM 5 – $79,961 – $91,844 p.a. plus 17% super

• The Production Officer (Screen) will provide support to the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music in every aspect of technical and production operations.
• Your focus will be on screen-based programs in the Film & Television (FTV) area, working in a collaborative environment with professional, academic, and creative teams.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

Joining as the Production Officer (Screen) in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, you will play a pivotal role in supporting technical and production operations, focusing on screen-based programs in Film & Television. Operating within a collaborative environment, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality end-to-end production support for assigned projects across the Faculty, working closely with professional, academic, and creative teams. As a crucial member of the Artistic Operations team, you will report directly to the Production Coordinator (Screen) and collaborate extensively with various stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reporting to the Production Coordinator (Screen), the Production Officer (Screen) is responsible for supporting end-to-end production processes on specifically assigned productions, projects and events.  
• Collaborate with the Production Coordinator (Screen) on developing and implementing yearly production schedules and tracking documents across all student projects from early pre production through to post-production and final delivery.
• Liaise with Engagement and Partnerships and Front of House staff regarding events, screenings and ticketing matters, as required.  

Who We Are Looking For

You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral, coupled with the ability to work collaboratively and independently. Your initiative will drive your capacity to take on tasks effectively.

You will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications (or progress towards) or equivalent with relevant industry experience or equivalent combination.
• Relevant experience within the Film & Television Industry enabling the role to be performed effectively, including solid experience in creative processes and concepts.
• Strong practical understanding of delivering high quality production services within a Film & TV environment.
• Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property in the context of Film & TV production.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music“

With an energetic and innovative culture, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music is the proud home of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Studying with us, working with us, or simply coming for a visit, you will enjoy the creative cultural outputs of our brilliant students and staff, as well as the beautiful purpose-built Southbank campus on which we are situated.

The Faculty is a place for creative people to come together to expand their minds and experiences, through which they become part of a world-wide community that motivates cultural growth. In short, we believe in the power of the artistic mind to effect change and we welcome you to share in that adventure.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description