Technical Officer (photography)

• Employment Type: Continuing, Part Time (21-hours per week)
• Remuneration: Level 5: $78,130 – $88,407 full time equivalent (Pro Rata + 17% Superannuation)
  (Level 6 remuneration is available for the right candidate, from $91,472 – $97,579 Pro Rata + 17% Super)
• Career opportunity that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best!
• Location: Paddington NSW

Why The Role Matters:

The Technical Officer provides expert knowledge and technical skills that facilitate making in support of the Faculty’s academic programs, and provides technical support to staff and students, while applying and monitoring the appropriate Work Health and Safety procedures and guidelines.

Technical Officers are based at the Making Centre at the School of Art and Design in Paddington and the Design Futures Lab at the School of Built Environment in Kensington. The Technical Officer covers a range of facilities within the facilities including Screen Printing and Textiles, Ceramics & Casting, Jewellery, Print Making, Wood and Metal Workshops, Plastic Workshops, Resource Centre, and the Makerspace. This position reports to the Workshop Manager, Karam Hussein.

Please note you if you are not progressed at this time, you may be placed in a talent pool to be considered for this same position at a later stage.

Accountabilities:  

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Level 5:

• Support students and staff in the workshop environment according to a rotating roster whilst taking all care to provide a safe and effective workshop environment.
• Demonstration of training programs and induction processes.
• Provide photography advice, for both analogue and digital processes to students.
• Instructing and guiding users of the workshops on materials and technical processes to facilitate the completion of individual and group projects.
• Preparation of resources for use in the teaching of the Faculty’s courses.
• Maintain and service machines and equipment, adhering to and keeping maintenance registers and WHS documentation.

Level 6:

(in addition to Level 5 points mentioned in the PD)

• Supervise academics and students in the safe use of machinery, equipment, and processes within the Timber and/or Metal, or Ceramics & Casting, or Jewellery, or Screen Printing and Textiles, or Print Making, or Resource Centre and/or the Makerspace.
• Plan and prepare materials for formal instruction, demonstration, and inductions.
• Utilise Resource Management Systems (RMS) to enable workshop resources are scheduled to provide equitable access to students, whilst also supporting the Faculty’s teaching and research agenda.
• Provide technical advice matters relating to materials, resources and equipment used in advanced techniques and processes used within the School of Art & Design or the School of Built Environment.
• Liaise with industry suppliers and specialist representatives on materials, hardware, and software acquisitions.

Skills and Experience:

Level 5:

• A relevant trade certificate or tertiary degree and/or extensive relevant work experience in a technical/ fabrication role.
• Intermediate experience operating high-risk machinery for woodwork and/or metalwork, and/or jewellery, and/or screen printing, and/or textiles, and/or print making, and/or ceramics & casting, and/or digital fabrication technologies (e.g., laser cutters, 3D printers), and/or digital technologies (e.g., AR/VR, photography, sound, and image recording, etc.).
• Technical knowledge of machine and equipment upkeep and maintenance.
• Ability to maintain a professional working environment when working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop productive team relationships and contribute to team goals.

Level 6:

(in addition to Level 5 points mentioned in the PD)

• Extensive experience operating high-risk machinery for woodwork and/or metalwork, and/or jewellery, and/or screen printing, and/or textiles, and/or print making, and/or ceramics, and/or digital fabrication technologies (e.g., laser cutters, 3D printers), and/or digital technologies (e.g., AR/VR, photography, sound, and image recording, etc.).
• Applied technical knowledge of machine and equipment upkeep and maintenance.
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical and operational problems, utilising advanced fabrication methods and design concepts to deliver creative solutions.
• Proven ability to build constructive and effective stakeholder relationships and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proven experience and demonstrated success in project coordination and Resource Management Systems (RMS), as well as utilising management principles of planning, resource allocation, communication, implementation, negotiation, evaluation, and reporting.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period (pro rata)
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Wednesday 5th April 2023. Please ensure your cover letter addresses the selection criteria for this position and your experience in an administrative role.

A copy of the full PD:  Position Description – Technical Officer (Photography).pdf

Get in touch:

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Karam Hussein at [email protected].

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at [email protected]

Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.