Address- AV Technician role within Screen and Media
- Fixed-term, 0.4FTE position (until 31 Dec 2024) at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW Level 5 salary + 17% superannuation and benefits
About the Role
The Department of Business, Design, Media & ICT within Vocational Education are currently seeking an Audio Visual Technician to join the team. We are looking for a dedicated individual with specialist expertise and knowledge to manage, maintain, repair, and secure all audio-visual equipment and facilities. Your expertise will be crucial in researching, testing, and purchasing new equipment to support programs and learning activities in Screen and Media.
As our Audio Visual/Digital Technician, you will ensure all audio-visual equipment and facilities are functioning and available, as well as provide teacher support in the form of sign off on student equipment loans to ensure WHS equipment compliance to enable the effective delivery of all programs within the department. This is a hands-on role that requires regular lifting of equipment for transportation and storage purposes, and thorough knowledge and adherence to WH&S procedures is required.
We are seeking someone with a passion for AV technology, attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all members of staff, students and external stakeholders to assist in course delivery and a variety of screen and media activities.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Thorough understanding of high definition and ultra high-definition film and television production equipment including camera, sound, lighting, and grip equipment.
- Ability to maintain, service, repair and update various camera models, lighting fixtures, sound equipment, hardware and grip equipment.
- Demonstrated understanding of how to build, format and setup required camera equipment, and troubleshoot technical issues in a timely manner.
- Thorough knowledge of on-set WH&S procedures.
- Proficient computer skills – working with various computer technologies and software.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise and effectively work in a team environment with confidence in providing instruction to others.
Qualifications
- Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification in the field of Film and Television.
- Test and Tag qualified.
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
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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 ***************@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Friday, 7 June 2024 at 5pm.
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 *********@swin.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact *************@swin.edu.au 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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