Position Number: 0062673
Location: Southbank
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Fine Arts & Music
Department: Programs and Operations
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply.
About the Role
The Virtual Content Specialist - Screen plays a critical role within the faculty’s LED volume team, focusing on the advancement and integration of virtual production technologies within educational and creative frameworks.
This specialist will be pivotal in developing, implementing, and maintaining new workflows specifically designed for virtual production, including Realtime LED volume practice.
Working under the direction of the Virtual Production Coordinator, and alongside the other members of the LED Volume team, The Virtual Content Specialist – Screen will collaborate closely with students, researchers, academics, and various departmental teams to enhance the teaching and creative use of virtual production technologies.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking candidates that demonstrate:
- Strong technical proficiency with real-time production technologies, including LED volume setups.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, capable of working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- A keen interest in research and development within digital and virtual production fields.
- Ability to document and communicate complex processes clearly and effectively.
- Completion of a Film related degree (or equivalent) with significant relevant industry experience or a combination of relevant experience and education and training.
- Or, Completion of an Interactive Media related degree (or equivalent) with significant relevant industry experience or a combination of relevant experience and education and training.
- Extensive experience leveraging a diverse set of technologies to achieve real-time creative outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional organisational and administrative skills with the ability to plan, co-ordinate and carry out tasks and projects through to completion to meet deadlines and balance competing demands.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to present information clearly in writing and in person, persuade and negotiate.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
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.
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience*
*A response to each of the Selection Criteria is not required, however you may make a brief statement as to how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the role.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please reach out to the contact person on the Position Description or the Portfolio Manager if you have any questions, require reasonable adjustments or wish to discuss the roles in further detail.
If you require any assistance with the application process or experience any issues with the application portal, please reach out to Talent Partner, Ana Gencic at ana.gencic@unimelb.edu.au
Applications close: Wednesday 4th December 2024, 11:55PM AEDT
Position Description: 0062673_Virtual Content Specialist - Screen_PD.pdf
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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