APS6 – Videographer and Editor, Communications and Change

Our Department Values

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The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.

The opportunity we have available

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is responsible for the design and delivery of the Australian Government’s infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and arts policies and programs.

The Communication and Change Branch provides high quality advice and support through a range of enabling services, including video services. As an APS 6 Videographer and Editor, you will work alongside:

Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Creative Design and Social Media teams to produce a range of media products including videos, photography, social media content and animations, for internal departmental audiences and the general public.

You will shoot, edit, photograph, animate, and deliver video content that promotes the work of the department under the supervision of the Creative Video Manager.

The successful applicant will be skilled in video and stills camera operation, lighting, audio recording, and editing Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Lightroom, with basic knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

3+ years industry experience in a similar role is required.

A merit pool may be established for a period of 18 months from the date of this advertisement as a result of the selection process.

What will you do?

• You will produce videos, photography, animations and motion graphics for a range of platforms and purposes including web, social and internal. This can involve filming and photographing Senior Executives, Ministers and events.
• You will be responsible for the department’s video and image library (https://infrastructure.imagegallery.me/) which includes providing customer service support, uploading content and assisting to plan and capture new content.
• You will assist with scripting, project planning and management, and manage smaller projects independently. As well as being technically skilled, the role requires a candidate with established organisational skills, production experience, and the ability to create positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following capabilities;

• Film: Ability to capture high quality pieces-to-camera, interviews and video on location using Sony cameras including capturing audio, setting up lighting, and directing talent as required.
• Edit: Ability to edit high quality video products for web and social media using Adobe Premiere Pro, along with photo editing ability in Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Animation: Ability to use After Effects to create motion graphics for use in videos and standalone animations.
• Maintain video and photography library: Provide customer service support, upload content and assist in planning and capture new content.
• Organisation and project management skills: Project manage smaller jobs, work to set deadlines, manage multiple priorities, complete tasks to set briefs and action feedback accurately.
• Written and verbal communication skills: Build productive working relationships and communicate with influence when interacting with clients, colleagues and stakeholders. Experience assisting in the development of video proposals, scripts and treatment documents.

We are also seeking someone who supports and contributes to a positive workplace culture and is committed to their own personal development.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

What else can we offer?

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting an application.

• Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.

• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Film/Screen/Media Production equivalent, and 3+ years industry experience in a similar role.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST Tuesday 1 October 2024.

In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than 2 (two) pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role.

You must also include a showreel or links (preferably on Vimeo or YouTube) to examples of your technical work. Please ensure this showreel clearly demonstrates your contribution to the work. You should also provide a CV, of no more than 3 (three) pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.

Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6274 6161 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email DiversityandInclusion@infrastructure.gov.au

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