89972 | EL1 - Manager, Technical and Production Posted: 13/03/2025
Closing Date: 02/04/2025
Job Type: Ongoing / Non-ongoing; Full time
Job Category: Arts, Culture, Other Management
About the National Film and Sound Archive
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is Australia's audiovisual archive, telling the national story by collecting, preserving and sharing audiovisual media, the cultural experience platforms of our time. The collection itself dates back to 1935, making it one of the world's oldest audiovisual collections. It is also one of the country's most used cultural collections, with around 125 million views of collection content each year. The NFSA is in a period of significant change. Following increased Government investment, the institution is in a process of digital transformation, establishing the NFSA as Australia's most dynamic and valued cultural organisation.
We continue to work on developing a stable, secure and future-proof workforce across our four physical sites based in Canberra and Mitchell in the ACT as well as in Sydney and Melbourne. We are also undergoing a program of business improvement for many of our corporate systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual handling.
We are an ambitious organisation, and we aim to be an employer of choice within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector, providing exciting and challenging work, as well as favourable employment conditions and unique development opportunities for our staff.
Cultural Values
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At the NFSA we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice.
About the Team
The Technical and Production team is part of the Programs and Place Branch. The Branch's key objectives are to increase NFSA's relevance, reach and revenue, particularly through experiences at our headquarters in Acton.
The Technical and Production team is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of on-site public programs and experiences at our Acton location, including:
Baseline Experiences – Our 'always on' experience welcomes visitors to our revitalised heritage spaces and courtyard with digital and object-based displays. Gallery Series – A program of conferences, events and digital installations of commissioned artworks in our main gallery space. Film Series – A year-round program of screenings in our award-winning, heritage-listed Arc Cinema and Theatrette. Partnership Series - The team collaborates with external strategic partners to deliver joint programs and events such as film festivals and symposia. – The team supports delivery of live events and public programs onsite. Commercial Venue Hire – Many of our revitalised spaces are available for hire and more are coming online. Additionally, the team collaborates with teams across the NFSA to deliver internal corporate events and provide technical support to Learning programs.
The Opportunity
The Manager, Technical and Production (Manager T&P) will play a key role in refining our strategies, systems, tools and procedures to maintain our technical capacity and deliver the production and technical elements of our public and learning programs, events, interpretive experiences (such as exhibitions or installations) and venue hire.
The Manager T&P reports to and works in close collaboration with the Head of Programs and Operations to ensure alignment of strategy, creative direction and operations. They manage a team of technical staff and work closely with the Programs and Visitor Experience, Curatorial, Conservation and Learning teams to ensure the effective, safe and timely delivery of all programs.
The Manager T&P will be highly organised, proactive and collaborative, with strong project management and team leadership skills. They will be able to apply their technical, practical and creative mindset and experience in delivering the technical and production requirements for public programs, events, commercial activity and major projects within a cultural institution context.
Please note: This recruitment process is intended to fill both current and future vacancies. While the position on offer is ongoing, a merit pool of suitable applicants may be established to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the next 18 months.
Job Description Key Responsibilities/Duties
Under broad direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:
Strategy and PoliciesContribute to strategies that develop and guide the business of the broader Programs and Visitor Experience team. Develop strategies, policies, systems, tools and procedures to maintain our technical capacity and ensure delivery of the production and technical elements of our public and learning programs, events, interpretive experiences (such as exhibitions or installations) and venue hire. Team and Program ManagementManage the Technical and Production team to develop and maintain a positive and collaborative team culture and deliver excellent technical management, maintenance and coordination. Manage the team's professional development and performance to ensure capability within a culture of continuous improvement. Manage the procurement and maintenance of Public Program technical and production equipment. Oversee budgeting, project, financial and risk management in the delivery of all technical equipment and services for programs and venue hire. Develop and manage effective internal and external relationships and partnerships. Coordinate the planning and delivery of technical services across programs in close collaboration with Programs and Visitor Experience, Property and Security, Capital Works, ICT, Curatorial and Conservation teams. Project ManagementOversee management of all technical projects and workflow including managing the production and technical resourcing and delivery for major projects. Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and scope major projects outside of core programming activity and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following:
Highly developed technical expertise in an events and/or exhibitions context. Experience in leading successful delivery of complex technical services in an events and/or exhibitions context. Highly developed skills in planning, project, financial, risk and contract management and analysis and reporting. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team responsible for technical services effectively. Demonstrated proactive and collaborative communication and relationship management skills, including effective stakeholder engagement. Desired Skills and Experience
Experience in an event and/or exhibitions environment. How to Apply
When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please provide a written application addressing each Selection Criteria. Your current resume is also to be included in your application.
In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
To be eligible for this position you must:
Be an Australian Citizen. Satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check. Obtain and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People registration. What we offer you
We provide a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment with access to:
Great training and development opportunities. Generous leave and flexible working arrangements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP – a free counselling service for you and your family). Rewards and recognition initiatives. Contact Officer
Greg Lissaman | Head of Programs and Operations
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