Sae Film Lecturer

Navitas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global career opportunities across Nav

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Volunteer days

Well-being support for employees and a

Job summary

SAE University College, part of Navitas, invites applications for a Lecturer in Film. You will deliver engaging lectures, mentor students on projects, and design accredited curriculum aligned with industry trends.

You will collaborate with industry partners to integrate new technologies and support student opportunities across local and international cohorts. The role focuses on building hands-on experiences in cinematography, directing, editing, and storytelling while advancing creative

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification, preferably Masters level.
• High level of professional industry practice in creative media or related field.
• Teaching or training experience in higher education or professional environment.
• Strong grounding in film production: cinematography, directing, editing, sound.
• Ability to teach foundational and advanced film concepts with hands-on practice.
• Knowledge of story development, script analysis, and narrative structures.
• Experience in screenwriting or directing with industry collaboration.
• Ability to teach creative and collaborative film practice for industry readiness.
• Proficiency with industry tools like Final Draft, Premiere, Avid, DaVinci Resolve.
• Passion for student development and strong communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and workshops that inspire students with current industry insights.
• Provide personalised academic support and feedback on student projects.
• Contribute to curriculum design aligned with accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with industry professionals to integrate new technologies.
• Promote SAE achievements and engage with the creative community.

Skills

Masters degree

Industry practice

Teaching experience

Film production

Story development

Screenwriting

Directing

Editing tools

Industry collaboration

Creative problem solving

Education

Masters-level postgraduate qualification

Tools

Final Draft

Adobe Premiere Pro

Avid Media Composer

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Company Description

SAE University College, part of the leading global education provider Navitas, delivers hands-on, industry-led higher education courses in Animation, Audio, Creative Industries, Design, Film, Games, Music, Computer Science & VFX

With 52 campuses globally and 6 across Australia, SAE is part of a global creative media network, challenging and encouraging people to fulfil their creative potential, with a strategic vision to be the world’s leading educator for the creative industries.

Job Description

Join SAE’s dynamic and creative team, where your expertise will shape the future of creative education.

As a Lecturer in Film you will inspire students to excel academically, enrich their learning experience, preparing them for thriving careers in their field of study.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, subject-relevant lectures and practical workshops that inspire students and equip them with cutting-edge skills.
• Provide personalised academic support, mentoring and guiding local and international students through their creative projects, providing constructive feedback to foster innovation, technical proficiency, and artistic excellence.
• Contribute to the design and development of accredited higher education curriculum, ensuring it meets accredited standards and is attuned with industry trends, collaborating with industry professionals to integrate emerging technologies and techniques into course content.
• Actively promote SAE’s achievements, students, and staff within the professional community to strengthen the Institute’s profile, engaging with the wider creative industry to maintain SAE’s strong connection to current practices and opportunities.
• Contribute to academic research and industry engagement, leveraging connections within the creative media sector to enrich the learning experience and promote student opportunities.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate can demonstrate skills and experience in the following criteria:

• A postgraduate qualification, preferably at Masters level (or higher).
• A high level of professional industry practice in the creative media industries, supported by an established portfolio of work.
• Teaching or training experience either in a higher education or professional environment
• Strong grounding in film production processes, including cinematography, directing, editing, sound, and post-production workflows, with familiarity across both traditional and digital production environments.
• Ability to convey foundational and advanced film concepts effectively, guiding students through practical, hands-on exercises such as production shoots, editing projects, and short film development in alignment with industry standards.
• Knowledge of story development, script analysis, and narrative structures, with familiarity in industry practices such as scriptwriting, pitching, and storyboarding.
• Demonstrated experience in screenwriting or directing, including collaboration with industry partners, production scoping, and real-world project delivery.
• Strong ability to teach both creative and collaborative aspects of film practice, emphasising real-world applicability and industry readiness.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Final Draft, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent editing and production software.
• Passion for assisting students to reach their full academic potential while providing an outstanding student experience.
• High level of creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, paired with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration, reflective practice, and resilience within student cohorts to prepare them for the demands of the film and screen industries.

Additional Information

At SAE our employee perks and benefits include:

• Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
• Health & well-being packages including free counselling and well-being specialist support for employees and family members
• Discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, movie tickets, travel, hotels, insurance and selected retailers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities

Diversity Equity and Inclusion:

SAE University College, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive.

Join our team today and work alongside by industry-leading teachers who live and breathe their creative passion and understand what drives creativity in their students.

About Navitas

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The Navitas portfolio employees over 5000 staff and supports over 60,000 students and encompasses a broad selection of partners, locations, and opportunities, including university pathway programs, English language qualifications, employment training, creative media training, and more.