Studio Manager

Job no: 0063224
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student & Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super

• Oversee and manage production studios, post-production suites, and industry-level equipment to ensure high-quality content production, supporting the VM staff at the University of Melbourne
• A newly created  role with the chance to shape the future of media production, manage a growing infrastructure, be part of a collaborative leadership team, and influence strategic advancements in the university’s media presence
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About the Role
The Studio Manager of Video and Media (VM) will lead the team producing high-quality content by managing production studios, post-production suites, and industry-level equipment. Collaborating with university staff, the Studio Manager will support service excellence with awareness of strategic technical advancements, supporting the Senior Manager in boosting media awareness and production across the University. This new role offers opportunities to lead and grow infrastructure and teams, manage studios, oversee post-production, and foster a collaborative culture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage studio facilities and post-production suites, offering expert advice, booking support, and safe usage guidance
• Lead production equipment purchasing, maintenance, and inventory
• Provide induction procedures, ongoing training, support, and risk management for studio and production equipment use
• Oversee media management strategy, including ingest, storage, server maintenance, archival, and communication with IT partners and vendors

Who we are looking for
You will be a leader who excels in studio service design, media asset management, and networking with internal and external stakeholders. We are seeking an individual who will contribute to the leadership team and manage the studio and postproduction resources and staff. You should have a proven track record in delivering high-quality production and ensuring client satisfaction.

You will also have:

• A relevant degree with subsequent experience, or extensive experience and specialist expertise or an equivalent combination of experience and education or training particularly in the area of video and media production
• Demonstrated experience in managing studios, post-production suites and technical staff employed to maintain these facilities
• Experience in supervising staff to manage critical and competing priorities within a highly dynamic and organisational change context
• Experience working with, and current knowledge of emerging industry level practices in the field of video and media production and interest in immersive media (AR/VR/Virtual Production)

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.

Your new team – Video and Media (VM)
VM is a team of media professionals based within Teaching and Learning Innovation that is driven by a passion for generating exceptional outcomes for learning and research.

Our team brings together award-winning expertise in traditional film, television, and audio production, with a specialisation in media design for teaching, learning, and research communication.

This, combined with our on-the-ground connection to the University community, makes us the partner of choice for creating best-in-class media for the University’s many faculties, research centres, institutes, and professional divisions.

View more about VM here: https://le.unimelb.edu.au/vm

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .  

Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

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

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with 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 Alex Spezza via email at [email protected] , 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 the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.

Position Description