Technical Facilities Lead

Role type: Continuing

Faculty: Fine Arts and Music

Department/ School: Programs and Operations

Salary: UOM 7 - $109,093 - $118,091 AUD p.a. plus 17% super

• Build and maintain state-of-the-art environments that empower creativity and technical excellence.
• Apply now to shape the future of screen-based education and production.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As the Technical Facilities - Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of world-class teaching, learning, and creative production within the Film and Television discipline at the prestigious Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. You'll oversee the technical functionality and readiness of key screen production environments, with a strong emphasis on post-production systems, digital media workflows, and infrastructure support-including the faculty's new Virtual Production Studio. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of screen-based education and production while fostering the next generation of creative talent.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Studio Operation and Technical Support: Manage post-production suites, edit bays, and screening rooms, ensuring smooth operations, safety, and alignment with curriculum and production timelines.
• Team Leadership: Provide effective leadership and management of a multidisciplinary technical team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work culture, supporting staff development, and driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Oversee post-production infrastructure, including EditShare and Avid NEXIS, ensuring secure access, efficient media management, and system reliability.
• Software Management: Maintain professional editing systems and software, manage licensing, user access, and version control across platforms to support teaching and production continuity.
• Training and Support: Deliver inductions, provide troubleshooting and workflow guidance, and maintain clear documentation and support materials.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced technical professional with a passion for screen-based education and production, possessing strong leadership skills, technical expertise in post-production workflows and digital media infrastructure, and the ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

You may also:

• Have extensive experience in managing post-production facilities, digital media workflows, and technical teams in a film, television, or educational setting.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of professional editing software such as Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Pro Tools.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with academic staff, students, and external partners.
• Have a proven track record in leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Possess a relevant tertiary qualification in a related field, such as film production, media technology, or computer science (desirable).

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

Your new team - Faculty of Fine Arts and Music

Pursue the mastery of your discipline at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. As the proud home of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, the Faculty is dedicated to composition, conducting, dance, design, production, ethnomusicology, film and television, interactive composition, jazz and improvisation, musicology, music performance, music psychology, music theatre, music therapy, theatre and visual arts.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on or at hr- (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied- for further information and support.

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

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

If 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)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Rehan Wadiwala hr- Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 23 November :55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR Technical Facilities Lead -