Audio Visual Specialist

Job no:513896
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Information Technology

• Be part of a dynamic AV support team working with a variety of technologies
• Base salary range: $84,665 – $89,477 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
• Level 6, full-time appointment on a 12-month fixed term basis

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team 

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals.  UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

The redesign of the Infrastructure and Platform unit aims to deliver design and operational services through a portfolio comprised of a Network and Systems section and an End User Compute section.

About the opportunity 

Reporting to the Manager (Audio Visual) and joining a team of six, you will provide technical support and audio-visual solutions, including remote, in-venue, conferencing, signage and lecture capture systems, in line with UWA standards. You will also work collaboratively to support the consistent, quality delivery of teaching and otherwise maintain and support the effective delivery of UWA’s AV requirements. 

About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate substantial relevant experience with the ability to articulate AV issues and concepts in ordinary language. You will also demonstrate an ability to build positive stakeholder relationships, manage competing priorities and utilise your well-developed organisational skills to set priorities and ensure timely completion of tasks. In addition, you will have proficiency in a range of Audio-Visual technologies including video conferencing, bridging, AV control systems and AV switching & streaming

You will be conversant and understand the following electronic principles: AV / Electronic circuit diagrams & block diagrams, AV signal flows / paths, and AV digital technologies. With these skills, you will be able to troubleshoot faults & fault find in AV and electronics systems. Electronic theory / background is desirable.

Note: A Current WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence is required for the successful applicant.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position description - Audio Visual Specialist (513896).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1-page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 9th April 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Cliff Newton on 08 6488 2026 or at clif.newton@uwa.edu.au .

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:23 Mar 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:09 Apr 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time