Videographer & Photographer

• Are you a visual storyteller with a keen eye for detail?  
• Do you thrive in high-profile environments and excel at capturing moments that matter? 
• This is an ongoing clerk grade 7/8 role, based in Martin Place, Sydney. 

As a Videographer-Photographer with the Premier’s Department (PD) and The Cabinet Office (TCO), you will be joining an existing team with a collaborative, collegiate, team-first culture. 

You’ll be at the forefront of documenting and producing top-tier visual content that represents our government’s initiatives and events. This role offers a unique chance to work closely with senior political figures and top-level executives, shaping the visual narrative of our community's most significant moments. 

We’re looking for candidates to embrace this unique opportunity to showcase your talents and contribute to the visual documentation of our state's most pivotal moments. We need candidates with the below mentioned skills and experience for this role. 

• Experienced Documentarian: Proven track record of documenting sensitive community events with exceptional interpersonal skills. 
• High-Level Engagement Skills: Demonstrated ability in building relationships working with senior politicians, leaders, and stakeholders to establish and maintain strong professional relationships. 
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of specialised asset management software (CatDV). Skilled in project management tools (Wrike). 
• Adobe Expert: High proficiency in Adobe Lightroom for retouching images to print and broadcast standards. Strong knowledge of AI applications in image editing. 
• Cinematography Expertise: Extensive experience as a camera operator with mastery in lighting and composition for both indoor and outdoor settings. 
• Video Editing Master: High-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Strong focus on narrative storytelling through both short and long-form video content. 
• Skilled Photographer: Demonstrable experience in event photography and professional headshots. High proficiency in both indoor and outdoor photography. 
• Organisational Skills: Ability to develop, manage, and maintain a comprehensive video and photographic library and archive. 
• Administrative Competence: Experience in supporting shared administrative responsibilities, including inbox monitoring and equipment maintenance. 

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you. 

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government 

The Premier’s Department leads the state’s 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities.  

We connect to deliver at the heart of government. 

Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department. 

We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve. 

• flexible working arrangements 
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching 
• flex leave 
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks 
• employee support services 
• fitness and well-being programs 
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network. 

To start your journey in becoming our new Videographer-Photographer, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include: 

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages). 
• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)  
• a link to 3 videos  you have shot and edited yourself 
• A link to 10 images you have taken and retouched yourself
• No showreels are necessary 

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679. 

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($106,025 - $117,363) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 

Closing date: Thursday, 27 June 2024 (11:59 PM) 

For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Paul Milazzo, 0422 997 ***, ************@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au  

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks. 

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager. 

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months. 

The Premier’s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country. 

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.