• Based 100% onsite at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 5 $83,407 - $93,548 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the role:

The Technical Officer, Film, Television & Animation is responsible for providing technical support, services, and advice to staff and students in the School of Communication and Creative Arts, including teaching, research and professional staff on technology and digital matters predominantly in discipline areas of Film, Television and Animation. The position is required to assist in the running of an efficient Media Resource Centre (MRC), ensuring equipment is in good working condition and the facility remains highly functional. In addition, the position will assist in supporting broader technical team operations, research and/or relevant activities outside of the teaching and learning components.

As a Technical Officer, you will:

• Deliver technical advice, general instruction and support to staff and students regarding the use of complex equipment, software, production spaces and procedures in the following areas:
  • Creative production and associated equipment, including but not limited to, cameras, lighting, grip, screen/projection/audio recording devices and other associated film, broadcast and animation equipment.
  • Production studios related to filming/editing, post-production, sound recording, broadcast, animation, content creation, and other relevant creative spaces.
• Assist the Coordinator, Digital Technologies, in the day-to-day operations across Film, Television and Animation disciplines.
• Operate a timely and effective MRC Loan-store each day, caretaking of FTVA production assets and ensuring all equipment for teaching and learning is in excellent working condition.
• Support the Coordinator, Digital Technologies, in planning and coordinating technical resources, including equipment maintenance, procurement, and space usage.
• Seek out new and emerging technologies, generate new ideas and shares those ideas with others in the work area to improve process and practice to support digital service to faculties.                 

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience as a Technician; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• The ability to safely carry out regular lifting, particularly AV equipment

Here's how to apply: 

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Matthew Skarajew (Coordinator, Digital Technologies) on matthew.skarajew@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD_Technical Officer, Film, Television & Animation_HEW 5.pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 11:55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.