Technical Services Officer, Equipment and Loans

Details - Technical Services Officer, Equipment and Loans

Technical Services Officer, Equipment and Loans

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Work type: Continuing
Location: Melbourne (Bundoora)
Categories: Information Technology, Digital and Design, HEO5, Facilities and Technical Services

- Ongoing, Part time opportunity .60 FTE / 3 days per week
- Based at our vibrant La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference
- Higher Education Officer 5

About the position

The loans desk requires someone with a technical background and passion for AV media technology to facilitate the loaning of audio, camera (still and video), lighting and console based mixing equipment. Working within the Facilities and Technical Services team (FTS), this role directly supports teaching and research activities. This position provides a broad range of technical, administrative and facilities support services to assist staff and students to achieve teaching, learning and research outcomes.

Specifically, this role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Loans platform whichoperates within a network of other loans platforms and uses a custom software booking system (LaBSS) that allows remote user bookings and access.

This role uses LaBSS while managing loans transactions which includes:

- Physical loaning and returning of equipment to users.
- Inspection and maintenance of equipment including pre and post operational checks to ensure that the equipment is fit for purpose and safe to use
- Preparation and maintenance of operating instructions, risk assessments, user guides and links to online training while also updating and maintaining the LaBSS database.
- Providing a safety briefing for borrowers of the equipment at the time of collection.
- Provide technical support in media studios as required.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

- Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application to the operation and maintenance (simple) of audio and video technologies as applied to live and recorded digital outputs.
- Sound understanding of Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience in operating and maintaining a wide range of AV technologies, including projectors, microphones, speakers, video conferencing platforms, audio mixers, and video switchers.

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- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Position Enquiries: Deepti Varghese-Jose, Senior Coordinator Engineering, Media and Technical

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Only candidates with Full Working Rights residing in Australia for the full duration of this position may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

- An up to date resume; and
- Key Responses to each bullet point of the Essential Criteria under “Skills and Knowledge’ required for this position only located within the PD.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Why La Trobe:

- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

Advertised: 17 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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