Position Number: 0065885
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Salary: UOM 4 - $76,901 - $81,615 p.a. plus 17% super
- Manage invaluable instrument collection / Support diverse musical education / Contribute to innovative faculty operations
- Apply now to harmonise technical expertise with musical passion in this dynamic role
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Technical Officer - Music and Instrumentation, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Faculty's musical education programmes. You'll oversee our unique instrumentation collection, coordinate equipment loans, and provide technical support across various operational areas. This position offers you the opportunity to blend your technical expertise with your passion for music, contributing to the vibrant educational environment of our Faculty.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage Instrumentation Resources: Oversee the Faculty's Music Equipment Store and coordinate equipment loans, hires, and refunds.
- Provide Technical Support: Respond to technical requests and assist with instrumentation and live performance technologies.
- Maintain Equipment: Contribute to resource management, procurement, and maintenance of the Faculty's instrumental fleet.
- Ensure Safety and Compliance: Contribute to risk management and quality assurance in line with University policies and regulations.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a technically proficient individual with broad knowledge of musical instruments and performance-based technologies, possessing strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to support diverse educational programmes.
You may also:
- Have extensive knowledge of musical instrument types and equipment repair processes.
- Possess experience in operating and troubleshooting AV, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Demonstrate strong instructional skills in the use of performance-based technologies.
- Excel in coordinating complex technical resources across multiple projects.
- Have excellent communication skills and a strong service orientation.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have a current driver's licence.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your New Team – Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Pursue the mastery of your discipline at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. As the proud home of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, the Faculty is dedicated to composition, conducting, dance, design, production, ethnomusicology, film and television, interactive composition, jazz and improvisation, musicology, music performance, music psychology, music theatre, music therapy, theatre and visual arts.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
