Technical Officer: Creative Studios

Overview:
- Full-time, Continuing position- Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
- About The Position

The Technical Officer: Creative Studios is a key member of the DSC Facilities and Technical Services team, responsible for delivering specialist technical support and expertise to staff and students across the College’s diverse activities—including academic programs, research, projects, events, and exhibitions. This role primarily supports workshops & creative studios operations within the School of Art, while also providing assistance to other College areas as needed.

The Technical Officer is expected to remain up to date with evolving technologies and practices, offering innovative and practical solutions to the complex challenges inherent in creative arts environments. They will also ensure that specialist workshop areas are maintained to the highest standards, complying with all relevant policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

Specific responsibilities and priorities for the role will be reviewed and set annually in consultation with the Senior Technical Officer, Studios, as part of the University’s work planning process.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Proven high level of technical knowledge and expertise in the areas of creative studios, workshops and gallery.- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of students and staff cohorts.- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and deliver innovative solutions to staff and students.- Strong organisational and time management skills to ensure timely completion of tasks and effective delivery of services.-
- Demonstrated current information technology skills and knowledge.- Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and flexibly as a member of a team and broader community.

About the College

The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University’s renowned art, architecture, design, built environment, communication, and social science disciplines. The college has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 8 schools.

The College’s academic programs are generally market leaders and in high demand. Based on a strong foundation of practice led, industry partnered teaching and research, we aim to deliver skilled graduates with a deep sense of purpose, and high impact research and innovation.

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RMIT is ranked #1 in Australia and #18 globally for Art and Design. The School of Art offers a wide range of courses across contemporary fine art, photography and arts management. The School has a number of specialised, professional-grade facilities, workshops and creative studios. These house the latest equipment across photography, gold and silver smithing, ceramics, print, drawing, painting, sculpture, video and sound.

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To Apply

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Job Description - Technical Officer

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