Position Number: 0065603
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Arts
Salary: UoM 8 - $ $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Use your leadership skills to shape and launch a brand-new Media Production Studio, opening in June 2025.
- Establish and oversee a cutting-edge facility supporting teaching and research in media production.
- 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 Arts as the Facility Manager for the new Media Production Studio and take the lead in shaping an exciting, state-of-the-art creative space.
Based at the Parkville campus, the Facility Manager will provide overall management of the Studio facility including supervision of staff and providing hands-on technical support for academics or others using the facility for teaching or research.
This is a unique opportunity to establish and oversee a cutting-edge facility that will support teaching, research, and engagement activities in media production.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage a small team, including an equipment loans specialist and an audio production specialist to oversee the operations of the Media Production Studio
- Establish and maintain service level agreements, standard operating protocols, and local procedures for the effective and safe operation of the facility in accordance with organisation and industry standards
- Oversee the acquisition, maintenance, disposal, and general management of audio-visual production equipment in the facility
- Manage the availability and optimal utilisation of the facility for teaching, research and engagement activities, including through participation in annual planning and curriculum development processes
- Provide hands-on technical support and training to staff and students as a video and television production specialist
- Develop and manage the facility’s annual budget
You may be a great fit if:
We are looking for an experienced film production professional with a strong technical background in video and post-production, ideally with experience in a tertiary education or training environment.
You have a proven track record of managing technical staff, providing hands-on training and troubleshooting issues in real time, enabling you to effectively support film production activities in a dynamic educational setting.
You also have:
- A qualification in a relevant discipline and experience and broad knowledge of the film industry from a production basis, including OHS compliance, risk assessments, insurance requirements
- Technical expertise in video and/or TV production and post-production
- Experience managing a team of technical professionals
- Demonstrated ability to provide instruction and training to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot under pressure, to work proactively and with limited direction
- Demonstrated financial acumen and capacity to develop and manage budgets
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing operational plans
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
The Media Production Studio
Located in the heart of the Arts Precinct on Parkville Campus, the soon to be complete Media Production Studio comprises a suite of contemporary and flexible audio, television and multimedia studios, along with control rooms, editing capability and equipment to enable the development of media skills. The facility also includes a loans desk for media equipment hire and will assume operational responsibility for the existing Horwood Recording Studio.
While the Faculty of Arts will be the primary users of the space, all faculties will be encouraged to collaborate and access the facility.
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!
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
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
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)
^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 Rehan 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.
Position Description
