ACTThe job opportunity
The Museum has several exciting opportunities for skilled candidates to join our Media Services Business Unit as a casual Audio-Visual Technician, to deliver a high level of customer and technical services at the Museum.
The casual positions are required to support the Media Services Multimedia Technical team including video filming, production services and assist with day-to-day operational running and support of the Museum’s multimedia and audio-visual exhibits, event, projects and applications. This involves both hands on support and operations, and liaison where required with third party contractors.
NOTE: This position may work on a 7-day roster, which includes weekend shifts and public holidays and involves manual lifting.
What will the successful candidate bring to the role?
The successful candidates will be skilled in basic audio-visual systems including audio, video and lighting. You will need to provide effective, efficient customer service and achieve agreed service levels. In addition to this you will also:
- perform standard technical event functions including the setup and pack down of equipment;
- provide routine operational support for the Museum’s numerous audio visual and multimedia exhibits according to an extended hours, 7-day/week schedule;
- assist the Manager, Media Operations in the day-to-day operations of the event, its associated peripherals and other operational needs;
- assist in Coordinate regular maintenance of the audio visual and multimedia by third-party service contractors;
- as part of a small team, develop skills to provide backup for other areas of the Operations team as required;
- ensure a safe, comfortable and clean environment for all customers and other team members;
- liaise with Museum staff;
- ensure that he/she has sufficient supervision, instruction and equipment to undertake his/her work safely and that employees are provided with sufficient supervision, instruction and equipment to enable them to perform their duties safely; and
- other duties as directed.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace.
The National Museum of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen
- undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check
How to apply?
Please provide a 1-2 page statement outlining your qualifications and suitability to undertake the duties of the position, framing your response with the selection criteria in mind.
Applications should also include contact details for two referees.
Please note that selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
Contact: Andrew Shaw, Manager Media – via email andrew.shaw@nma.gov.au or on 02 6208 5084.
Applications Close: 11.30pm, Thursday 30 June 2022 (this is a temporary register)
Apply online: http://www.nma.gov.au/about_us/employment
If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service, TTY call 133 677, Speak and Listen 1300 555 727.
