Position Number: 0061326
Location: Southbank
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Fine Arts and Music
Department: Program and Operations
Salary: UOM 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
- Use your technical and production expertise to support end-to-end screen-based projects in Film & Television
- Collaborate across academic, professional, and artistic teams to bring creative projects to life
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Join the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music as a Production Officer – Screen, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, end-to-end production support with a focus on screen-based programs in Film & Television (FTV).
Working in a collaborative and creative environment, you will support technical and production operations across the Faculty, ensuring the smooth execution of productions and projects. You’ll work closely with professional, academic, and creative teams to bring screen-based projects to life, contributing to the success of emerging filmmakers and artists across the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.
If you thrive in dynamic, hands-on production settings and enjoy working as part of a high-energy, artistic community, we encourage you to apply.
Your responsibilities will include:
- As needed, assist the Production Officer - Screen with any research, development or budgeting work required for future productions, projects, and events.
- Contribute to, maintain, and communicate Production Parameters to ensure the planning processdoes not result in proposals which exceed the allocated resources or timelines.
- Collaborate with the Production Officer - Screen on developing and implementing yearly production schedules and tracking documents across all student projects from early pre production through to post-production and final delivery.
- Ensure all production documents are delivered by student teams in a timely manner and archived appropriately, including but not limited to Scripts, Shooting Schedules, Risk Assessments, Call Sheets, Location Permits, etc.
- Liaise with Engagement and Partnerships and Front of House staff regarding events, screenings and ticketing matters.
- Respond to general student administration and production enquiries, triaging to (and working with) FTV Academic Staff and University Shared Services where appropriate.
- Review and maintain student production and resource guides and safe operating procedures as informed by both University and Industry.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
You may be a great fit if:
We are looking for an experienced Film & TV production professional with a strong understanding of creative processes, production management, and technical requirements, including set design, lighting, sound, and post-production workflows. You will have excellent project management skills, the ability to problem-solve under pressure, and a collaborative yet independent work style.
You may also:
- Relevant experience within the Film & Television Industry enabling the role to be performed effectively, including solid experience in creative processes and concepts.
- Strong practical understanding of delivering high quality production services within a Film & TV environment.
- Strong knowledge of Film & TV production management procedures, as well as design and aesthetics, set design & construction, lighting, sound, audio visual, digital & streaming requirements, costumes, props and post production workflows.
- Capacity to negotiate, with sensitivity and patience, a creative approach to problem solving, and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
- Strong project management skills with logical and analytical approach to planning and allocation of resources, including a demonstrated capacity to meet strict deadlines.
- The ability to work collaboratively as well as independently with the initiative to take on tasks.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures as related to the Film & TV (and wider entertainment) industries with proven experience of implementing these requirements in a sympathetic manner.
- Tertiary qualifications (or progress towards) or equivalent with relevant industry experience or equivalent combination.
- Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property in the context of Film & TV production.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
The Team - Programs and Operations
The Programs and Operations (P&O) team within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music is a dynamic work area, delivering services, support and technical expertise to academics, students, professional staff and stakeholders. The team operates predominantly at the Southbank Campus within Melbourne’s Arts Precinct, as well as the University’s Parkville Campus.
The team oversees program planning, delivery, and operational functions across the following areas: production and technical; event coordination; film and recording studios; asset, equipment and resource management; facilities maintenance and support; capital works and building projects; Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), technical infrastructure; management of workshops, performance spaces, studios and galleries. The Programs and Operations team collectively ensures the effective planning and delivery of the Faculty's performance, creative and visual arts program, aligned with teaching & learning, research, and engagement priorities.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
- Strong practical understanding of delivering high quality production services within a Film & TV environment.
- Capacity to negotiate, with sensitivity and patience, a creative approach to problem solving, and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
- The ability to work collaboratively as well as independently with the initiative to take on tasks.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures as related to the Film & TV (and wider entertainment) industries with proven experience of implementing these requirements in a sympathetic manner.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: SUNDAY 6th APRIL 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Position Description: 0061326_Production Officer, Screen_PD.pdf
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