Multimedia Officers, Communications Branch

• Ongoing & Non-ongoing for a period of up to 18 months
• APS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438),Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722) plus 15.4% superannuation'
• Barton, ACT

• Location: Barton, ACT
• Application Closing Date: 17-Apr-2024

ClassificationAPS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438) , Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)Employment TypeOngoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 18 months)This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.Flexible WorkFlexible working arrangements will be consideredThe OpportunityWe are looking for a Multimedia Manager & Multimedia Producer to join our Communications Branch.As the Multimedia Manager (EL1) you will manage a small team responsible for the audio visual content of the department. You will think strategically about content across both online and internal channels. You will manage the department’s audio visual equipment and manage work requests for photography, videography and animation. You will be responsible for creating rich visual content for PM&C‘s social media platforms and websites.As a Multimedia Officer (APS Level 6) you think holistically about content across both online and internal channels. You will be responsible for creating rich visual content for PM&C‘s social media platforms and websites. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to ideate, storyboard, shoot, edit and produce high quality video stories and images for internal and external audiences. You will work closely with content and channel strategists to ensure all content is fit-for-purpose. This role requires managing tight deadlines and ensuring accessibility and quality standards are met. To drive continual improvement you will be required to analyse and report on video consumption and engagement trends by PM&C audiences using departmental tools, and communicate these to colleagues and clients. You will be required to negotiate and liaise with stakeholders to ensure a positive client service experience, and to resolve conflict in difficult cases.In these roles you will be responsible for:

• Equipment: Responsible for managing, maintaining and purchasing audio visual equipment.
• Photography: Use photography to support content creation across the department.
• Videography: Work with stakeholders to conceptualise, film and edit videos for use both internally and on our external channels.
• Animation: Use Adobe After Effects to create basic animations for use on our digital channels.
• Stakeholder engagement: Have a strong client focus, developing networks both internally and externally.
• Process, development and strategy: Support the ongoing work of the branch including records and information management, and ensure accessibility and quality standards are met. Manage multimedia libraries, project files and video channels.

The Multimedia Manager will also be responsible for:

• Staffing: Manage a small team of Multimedia Officers.

These roles are based in Canberra and may involve out of hours work when required.Our Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a team member who has passion and drive and exciting ideas for how we can engage online. You will join a friendly, collaborative, supportive and open team where your input and ideas will be valued.Our ideal candidate will be able to manage content from ideation to publishing and evaluation, while working across competing priorities and different policy areas. You will have:

• 3-6 years experience working in a video producer/photographer role and ideally a tertiary qualification in communications, media, marketing or similar.
• Experience creating content for social media and website platforms.
• Strong experience in operating video and lighting equipment.
• Highly developed technical skills and proficient in Creative Cloud, with ‘proficient in the use of the Adobe suite of products.
• Experience planning, developing and implementing audio-visual content and know how to target audiences with effective messaging.
• Excellent stakeholder management, client liaison and time management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage different processes, platforms and priorities.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast moving workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver products to brief and to agreed timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, use judgement to escalate emerging risks, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Understanding of, or ability to learn and apply, Australian Government accessibility requirements for video.
• An ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment in decision making and task execution.
• Specific to Multimedia Manager role: strong leadership skills and experience managing a multi-disciplinary team.

EligibilityTo be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.Security Clearance RequiredBaseline Vetting (Protected)Contact OfficerTim Price on (02) 6228 6596 or tim.price@pmc.gov.auPlease Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.