Technical Stores Officer

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

• About - Faculty of Fine Arts and Music

With an energetic and innovative culture, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music is the proud home of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Studying with us, working with us, or simply coming for a visit, you will enjoy the creative cultural outputs of our brilliant students and staff, as well as the beautiful purpose-built Southbank campus on which we are situated.

The Faculty is a place for creative people to come together to expand their minds and experiences, through which they become part of a world-wide community that motivates cultural growth. In short, we believe in the power of the artistic mind to effect change and we welcome you to share in that adventure.

• About the Role

Reporting to the Technical Resources Coordinator (Lighting), the Duty Technical Officer provides proactive and reactive venue and studio technical support for the Faculty's lighting, sound and AV infrastructure. The position is responsible for induction of students and staff in the safe use and operation of equipment. The role will also be required to install and operate lighting and sound systems and contribute to maintenance programs and procurement.

The Programs & Operations Team includes Workshops, Digital Media, Production and Facilities, Programming and OH&S staff who all support the teaching and learning programs delivered by the Faculty. The incumbent will also work with other operational areas to ensure the effective delivery of the Faculty's education programs.

Responsibilities include :

• Responding promptly and efficiently to ad hoc technical requests from stakeholders regarding AV, lighting and sound as required.
• Providing induction, instruction, and demonstration to users of equipment, studios, venues and other learning environments.
• Installing and operating sound, AV and lighting systems for concerts, examinations, recitals and conferences as required.
• Contributing to the updating of venue plans and venue technical documentations.
• About You

To be successful in this role you will have a demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively to prioritise tasks that assist deliverable outcomes for student curriculum. You will bring an ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders as well as an ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

You will also have :

• Demonstrated experience providing instruction in the use of performance-based technologies
• Broad experience in operating AV, lighting and sound equipment
• Broad experience in troubleshooting technical issues with AV, lighting and sound equipment
• Demonstrated strong service orientation, and a commitment to innovative and continuous improvement
• Confident use in VectorWorks
• To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check._
• Please note : To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia._
• About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

• Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits :

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
• Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that refle