BB4 Photographer

• Ongoing - Full Time - BB4
• $75,022 - $91,809
• Campbell, ACT

The Role

This position requires a minimum of two of the following primary roles:

• The capture and delivery of high- quality, Public Affairs photographs and video, of events and ceremonies, held at the Memorial. As these events are held on specific dates the activities of the role requires the flexibility to work designated weekends and outside normal business hours. The imagery produced is used for in house publications; delivery to external and internal clients; record keeping, display and other purposes as directed.
• The capture of high-quality photography of national collection objects.
• The capturing of preservation or publication quality imagery either as stills (including 3D) or video, used across a diversity of channels including exhibitions, publications, public programs, and digital online media to our stakeholders around Australia and internationally.
• This role requires manual handling

This position may be exposed to potentially distressing situations or collection materials.

This includes interactions with visitors and veterans, receiving, reviewing or recording oral histories, photographs, audio visual recordings, artworks, online material, and objects or documents that describe or depict warfare, human suffering or death.

The level of interaction and amount of exposure varies across different roles.  The Memorial is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and proactively fostering the health and wellbeing of staff. With regard to the above, please consider your personal circumstances when applying for this role. If you have any concerns, please speak to the contact officer before submitting your application

Core Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the PFS Production Manager on multiple sites and to established timeframes:

• Perform and produce publication and exhibition level digital imagery including photography, 3D scanning and 360 video of material associated with the Memorial's collection. Using a variety of professional photography, video and scanning equipment as well as lighting and studio setup. Assist with the maintenance and calibration of equipment such as high-grade graphic monitors and capture equipment.
• Under established Public Affairs protocols represent the Memorial as an official photographer/videographer for public events and VIP visits. Edit and create publication quality photographs and video productions using a variety of software tools including Adobe Creative Suite and BlackMagic Resolve to highlight and promote the activities of the Australian War Memorial.
• Undertake as directed digital colour management and workflow procedures associated with the Memorial's digitisation, preservation and access programs.
• Maintain collection image integrity in accordance with National Collection established guidelines and practices.
• Maintain and interpret preservation and technical metadata requirements within collection business systems (CMS – Museums Plus, and DAMS - Picton).
• Ensure the correct manual handling and movement protocols of a wide range of objects as required, including but not limited to photographic equipment, ladders and items from the collection.
• Support corporate priorities, participate in team meetings and contribute to maintaining a safe, healthy and productive workspace. Participate in team planning, assist with the development of staff, and provide strong technical capability, promoting open communication and initiative.
• Maintain a professional, courteous and considerate attitude in all aspects of the workplace.
• Abide by and further the principles and practices of Work health and Safety as outlined in the WPS Act, taking reasonable care for personal health and safety, including but not limited to consistent use of camera harnesses; correct use of PPE as directed, and ensuring that acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.

Position Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• All applicants external to AWM that are offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a National Police Check, even if they currently hold a security clearance. The check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Mandatory Requirements/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in photography, video camera operation, public affairs or related discipline, and demonstrated experience in the media and/or a public relations practitioner.
• Current drivers licence

Contact Information

• For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please contact: Stephen Toaldo, ,
• For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via

Closing Date

Applications close at 11:30pm, Wednesday 19 November 2025

For more details about the position and how to apply, please view the information pack.

Notes

This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s.

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.

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