Technology Support (AV) Specialist

Bialik College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite car parking

Onsite gym & swimming pool

Onsite canteen

Confidential wellbeing support (EAP)

Staff fee discount for children (K-12)

Discounts at local retailers

Discounted facility hire

Job summary

Bialik College in Melbourne invites an experienced Audio-Visual Technician to support school productions, assemblies and events. Reporting to Technology Services Manager, you will set up, operate and maintain AV systems across performances, ensuring reliable sound, lighting and visuals.

You will mentor students, prepare documentation, and collaborate with staff to deliver polished presentations. The role requires a degree in live production or equivalent, 2 years' experience, and WWC compliance;

Qualifications

• Degree in live production and events or related qualification (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years' experience as AV technician or related role.
• Experience maintaining and repairing AV equipment in a school.
• Knowledge of AV and computer equipment setup, operation and maintenance in schools.
• Current Working with Children Check and willingness to obtain Police Check.
• Willingness to work outside regular hours for events.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate and maintain audio, lighting, visual and other technical equipment for school productions and throughout the College.
• Manage AV presentations for all main assemblies including the set-up of microphones, computer presentations and lighting.
• Act as the college videographer to edit and produce short clips working with both staff and students.
• Develop and maintain documentation, procedures and user guides for the safe operation, maintenance and use of audio-visual equipment and systems.
• Mentor students with an interest in audio-visual technology under the supervision of teaching staff.
• Oversee the installation of new audio-visual equipment.
• Provide hardware and software 'Help Desk' support for college staff and students.

Skills

Audio-Visual operations

Event support

Time management

Education

Degree in Live production and events

Tools

AV equipment

Job description

Bialik College is a pluralist Jewish school, embracing an inclusive approach to Judaism. All students attend one campus in Hawthorn, creating a close-knit community of students and learners from as young as three months old in our Children’s Centre, three years old in the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in the Senior School. Students come from throughout Melbourne, with many travelling to school on public transport or Bialik buses.

Bialik celebrates diversity and inclusion in its workforce, and has a thriving culture based on community and excellence in education. Our workforce is comprised of employees from a diverse range of faiths and backgrounds. Applicants of any faith (or no faith) are encouraged to apply.

Bialik College is committed to child safety. We recognise the importance of, and our responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of all children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing. All applicants must read, and be supportive of the contents, in the following link -Employment Opportunities | Bialik College

The Position

Reporting to the Technology Services Manager, you will provide technical support to the College to assist in the maintenance and installation of college technology with a particular focus on supporting school productions such as plays, assemblies, ceremonies and celebration evening.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup, operate and maintain audio, lighting, visual and other technical equipment for school productions and throughout the College.
• Manage AV presentations for all main assemblies including the set-up of microphones, computer presentations and lighting.
• Act as the college videographer to edit and produce short clips working with both staff and students.
• Develop and maintain documentation, procedures and user guides for the safe operation, maintenance and use of audio-visual equipment and systems.
• Mentor students with an interest in audio-visual technology under the supervision of teaching staff.
• Oversee the installation of new audio-visual equipment.
• Provide hardware and software 'Help Desk' support for college staff and students.

Skills and Experience

• A degree in Live production and events, sound production, or other relevant qualification/s (desired).
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Audio-Visual technician or related position.
• The skills to maintain and repair audio visual equipment in a school environment.
• In-depth knowledge of audio visual and computer equipment, including set up, operation and routine maintenance within a school environment.
• Time management skills to manage competing priorities within class and event schedules.
• Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check & willing to obtain a Police Check.
• A willingness to work outside regular school hours to support school events.
• Up to7 days of gifted leave per year(Jewish Holidays) in addition to public holidays and annual leave
• Permanent full-time staff entitled to a 25% school fee discount for their children (Kindergarten to Year 12) Permanent part-time employees (working more than 50% of FTE) will be entitled to a pro-rata fee discount.
• Free private & secure onsite car parking with onsite security
• Free membership & access to onsite gym & swimming pool
• Onsite Canteen
• Free access to confidential wellbeing support via our external Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts at local retailers including – cafes, car repairs & more
• Discounted rental rates for hiring school facilities.

Located close to the Monash Freeway & Tooronga Train Station