Aps6 - Videographer & Editor, Communications and

**Contact Officer**:
**Closing Date**:
**11.59pm AEST, Tuesday 1 October 2024**

**Our Department Values**:
Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.

**The opportunity we have available**:
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is responsible for the design and delivery of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and arts policies and programs.

The Communication and Change Branch provides high quality advice and support through a range of enabling services, including video services. As an APS 6 Videographer and Editor, you will work alongside:
Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Creative Design and Social Media teams to produce a range of media products including videos, photography, social media content and animations, for internal departmental audiences and the general public.

You will shoot, edit, photograph, animate, and deliver video content that promotes the work of the department under the supervision of the Creative Video Manager.

The successful applicant will be skilled in video and stills camera operation, lighting, audio recording, and editing Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Lightroom, with basic knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

3+ years industry experience in a similar role is required.

A merit pool may be established for a period of 18 months from the date of this advertisement as a result of the selection process.

**What will you do?**:

- You will produce videos, photography, animations and motion graphics for a range of platforms and purposes including web, social and internal. This can involve filming and photographing Senior Executives, Ministers and events.

**Who are we looking for?**:
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following capabilities;
- **Film**: Ability to capture high quality pieces-to-camera, interviews and video on location using Sony cameras including capturing audio, setting up lighting, and directing talent as required.
- **Edit**:Ability to edit high quality video products for web and social media using Adobe Premiere Pro, along with photo editing ability in Lightroom and Photoshop.
- **Animation**: Ability to use After Effects to create motion graphics for use in videos and standalone animations.
- **Maintain video and photography library**: Provide customer service support, upload content and assist in planning and capture new content.
- **Organisation and project management skills**: Project manage smaller jobs, work to set deadlines, manage multiple priorities, complete tasks to set briefs and action feedback accurately.
- **Written and verbal communication skills**: Build productive working relationships and communicate with influence when interacting with clients, colleagues and stakeholders. Experience assisting in the development of video proposals, scripts and treatment documents.

We are also seeking someone who supports and contributes to a positive workplace culture and is committed to their own personal development.

**What else can we offer?**:
**Eligibility requirements**:

- **Health Assessment**: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
- **Qualifications**: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Film/Screen/Media Production equivalent, and 3+ years industry experience in a similar role.

**How to apply**:
Applications for this opportunity close at **11.59pm AEST Tuesday 1 October 2024.**

You must also include a showreel or links (preferably on Vimeo or YouTube) to examples of your technical work. Please ensure this showreel clearly demonstrates your contribution to the work. You should also provide a CV, of **no more than 3 (three) pages**. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.