Technical Coordinator

**Job no**:0059227
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Faculty**:Faculty of Education
**Department/School**: Academic Services
**Salary**:UOM 5 - $79,961 - $91,844 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Work with the Academics to organise and set up teaching sessions and spaces**:

- **Play a part in educating the next generation of teachers**:

- **UoM 5 salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**
As Technical Coordinator you will have the opportunity to oversee facilities, equipment and supplies required to support the teaching of Drama, Media Art, Music, Visual Art and Design education. You will play a significant role in Faculty of Education (FoE) Art Education by providing support and expertise to academic staff and students and have a direct impact on the quality of teaching and practical learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing our studioFive facility, including ensuring tidiness and organisation of teaching and storage spaces
- Preparation of practical classes held in the faculty’s specialised teaching spaces for Drama, Media Art, Music, Visual Art and Design education
- Service, maintenance checks and compliance of specialised equipment, including arranging repairs
- Providing event support and assist with specialised technical equipment, including instruments and props during practical classes and assessment presentations

**Who We Are Looking For**
You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to anticipate requirements of academic teaching staff. A thorough knowledge of one or more of the areas of Drama, Media Art, Music, Visual Art and Design equipment will be highly regarded. You will show initiative and creativity, to provide solutions to technical challenges and knowledge of work policies, processes and operations to devise new and better ways of working.

You will also have:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant (i.e. art/art education) discipline and/or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience
- Enthusiasm and commitment to Drama, Media Art, Music, Visual Art and Design teaching
- Ability to plan and organise efficiently, as well as manage competing priorities for the purpose of positive organisational outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to interact positively and work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and liaise with people from diverse backgrounds

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - Faculty of Education**
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**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**:

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