Associate Technical Officer (Television & Dit)

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The Associate Technical Officer provides support to the Creative Arts Disciplines primarily in the Television, Design and Interactive Technology programs under the direction of the Coordinating Technical Officer. The function of this role is to support classes, project work and student outcome events, as well as being responsible for maintenance and management of the supporting technical infrastructure.

Who you are:

• You will have prior experience in a broadcast organisation. You will be able to provide support relating to Television, and Digital and Interactive Technologies as well as having experience in the planning and coordination of events and productions, with good administrative skills and attention to detail.
• You will possess effective client service skills, and be able to set appropriate goals, prioritise work, follow through on tasks, report progress, and achieve results.

What you'll do:

• The role provides general technical support, advice and customer service to academic staff and students that utilise the facilities and require assistance from technical staff. You will be required to act as a point of contact for academic staff for technical service enquiries and requirements within the discipline.
• This role provides collegial relationships and networks with internal and external partners to support UniSQ School of Creative Arts academics who will program events. You will liaise with partners and internal teams (e.g. Marketing) to facilitate student outcome events.
• This role supports and fosters a culture of workplace health and safety awareness to ensure all staff, students and visitors remain compliant with university policies, procedures, and legislation. You may be required to coordinate and/or conduct training in the operation of relevant equipment.

What will help you succeed:

The ideal person for this position will possess the following:

• a Diploma or higher-level qualification in a relevant Creative Arts discipline, or combination of relevant qualifications and experience.
• An understanding of the arts industry or the higher education sector and universities in general, and a knowledge of the technical support and facilities that support the delivery of relevant academic programs.
• A good knowledge of Television, Design and Interactive Technologies developed through hands-on experience in a broadcast or production environment will be desirable.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to problem solve efficiently, smartly, and imaginatively, taking all facets of the workplace into account.
• An understanding of WH & S principles, regulations and risk assessments.
• A willingness to travel to other campuses as required.

 
What we offer:

At UniSQ, we offer a range of rewarding career, financial and lifestyle benefits which include:

• generous superannuation,
• flexible working arrangements,
• salary sacrifice,
• professional development programs,
• UniSQ sponsored Fit and Well Corporate Program which includes gym membership.

For further information about this role, please contact Mr Terry Byrne, Manager (Technical Support Services) on email ***********@unisq.edu.au or by contact + 61 7 4631 2500.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au

To be considered by this role, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

ReferenceNumber:  0088_04/24

Location:  Springfield campus

Term: Continuing, fractional appointment (0.6FTE; 21.6 hours per week)

Salary: Total remuneration range of $49,061 to $52,116 pa (including salary of $41,454 to $44,035 pa + 17% superannuation + annual leave loading)

Closes: Wednesday, 15 May 2024.

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on how to apply for a job, please refer to the application process,available on our website.