About the Role
The Art Technician is a full-time, ongoing (term-time only) role responsible for providing support to the teaching staff and students of the Visual Arts Department at Geelong Grammar School.
This includes:
* Managing specialised IT equipment including photo and video cameras, studio lights, microphones, projectors, CNC laser cutter and printers.
* Managing specialised equipment in other areas, such as ceramics, screen-printing, and/or painting.
* Ensuring equipment is in safe working order and maintaining/or organising an appropriate service.
* Preparing materials – trimming, resizing and processing materials for re-use.
* Reviewing cutting, carving instruments and specialised art equipment.
* Providing in-class technical support to staff and students for laser cutting, sculpture, ceramics, painting and photography.
* Assisting with firing, glazing, recycling, mixing glazes and slips as well as packing, firing and unloading kilns.
* Ordering and receiving deliveries of equipment and materials.
* Ensuring that adequate supplies of materials are in stock.
* Auditing, labelling and maintaining resources.
* Creating and maintaining an inventory system for books, slides and videos kept in the department.
* Completing an annual stock-take of equipment in all studios.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous experience in an art and design background and/or relevant tertiary qualifications.
* Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel and Creative Suite (LightBurn, Illustrator, In-Design, Photoshop and Premier Pro).
* Knowledge of new technologies and techniques used in specialist areas.
* Excellent communication skills and an ability to build effective working relationships with staff and students.
* An appreciation of student specific needs and a desire to play an active role within the life of the Visual Arts Department.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee) and a National Criminal History Check. Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.