Media Production Technical Officer

• Technical Support role with the Academic Operations Unit
• Ongoing, Part time (0.5) position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW4 salary and benefits with flexible working options

About the Role 
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Technical Services – Film and Media team as a Media Production Technical Officer, where you will be responsible for providing technical support for teaching in higher education as well as providing support for university staff. 

In addition to providing technical advice and support to university staff and students, you will also support specific facilities including digital media equipment store / loans office, production orientated classrooms, recording suites and studios as well as assist with the production of video, audio and still materials where required.

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Technical ability / experience with digital media production equipment including video, film, photography, audio, and lighting gear.
• Knowledge of industry workflows around media post-production.
• Experience with professional post-production hardware and software, including software from Adobe, Apple, Blackmagic and AVID.
• Excellent organizational skills, in particular with loan and booking systems and asset tracking. Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Strong troubleshooting skills.
• A commitment to excellent customer service and constant improvement.

Please review the Position Description for the full list of skills and experience.  

Qualifications
Associate diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience or a certificate level qualification with post-certificate relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. Please note that a formal response to the key selection criteria is not required.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]. 

Applications Close: Wednesday 7 February 2024, 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website .

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action , Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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