- Join the dynamic and innovative Swinburne School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education
- Part-time (0.5), ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 4 salary + 17% super
About the Role
The School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education is seeking a Media Production Technical Officer to join our team. Under routine supervision from the Film and Media Production Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support for teaching activities in higher education, as well as offering assistance to university staff.
The role involves delivering technical advice and support to both staff and students. This includes maintaining and supporting various facilities such as the media equipment store and loans office, production-oriented classrooms, recording suites, and studios.
In addition, the Media Production Technical Officer will assist in the production of video, audio, and still image materials as needed. The position requires regular collaboration with academic, research, and technical staff, as well as students, to ensure the smooth operation of media production services.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Technical expertise in the operation and maintenance of digital media production equipment, including video, film, photography, audio, and lighting gear
- Knowledge of workflows in the film and television industry. Knowledge or experience in live streaming, multicam setups, and live event support
- Experience in managing and maintaining production equipment using asset management systems, including tracking and cataloguing equipment
- Knowledge of OH&S practices as they pertain to the film and television industry
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.
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’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. 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. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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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: Monday 9th June 2025, 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to [email protected] (general enquires will not be answered by phone).
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.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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