Position Number: 0034606
Location: Southbank
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Fine Arts and Music
School: Program 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.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
About the Role
The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM) is seeking a skilled and organised Technical Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and inventory of the Faculty’s unique instrumentation collection. In this key role, you will ensure that students and staff have access to well-maintained, high-quality instruments that support the Faculty’s dynamic and diverse curriculum.
Working closely with the Senior Coordinator – Instrumentation and Recording, you will play an essential role in delivering hands-on inductions, demonstrations, and guidance on operational procedures, systems, and best practices related to music and instrumentation. Your expertise will help create an engaging and seamless learning experience for students and staff alike.
As part of the Programs & Operations Team, you will collaborate with colleagues across Workshops, Digital Media, Production and Facilities, Programming, and OH&S to support the Faculty’s teaching and learning programs. At times, you may also contribute to other operational areas to ensure the smooth delivery of programs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver and maintain a high standard of instrumentation and equipment management systems that supports the Faculty’s key assets used for teaching and learning, research, and public events programs.
- Provide induction, instruction, and demonstration to users of instruments, equipment, studios, and other learning environments
- Maintain effective resource management, stock control and inventory systems to efficiently manage and maintain resources and equipment for the Faculty’s music programs.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking candidates that demonstrate:
- Completion of a degree with subsequent work experience, or an equivalent combination or relevant experience and/or education/training
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining an extensive range of musical instruments
- A comprehensive understanding of instrumentation practice and utilisation across the faculty’s breadth of discipline
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and coordinate budgets
- Excellent time management and forward planning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build strong internal relationships, and teamwork
- Demonstrated strong service orientation, and a commitment to innovative and continuous improvement
- Confident in use of Microsoft office applications
- Demonstrated ability in the coordination of staffing and technical resources to deliver projects on time
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.
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 - Murmuk Djerring Indigenous Strategy 2023-2027
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with 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
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: Thursday 13th March 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Position Description: 0034606_Technical Coordinator_Instrumentation_PD.pdf
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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