- Salary range $75-$80k based on experience, plus statutory 11% super.
- 38 hrs per week with TOIL or OT negotiable.
- Twelve-month contract, with a potential for renewal.
- Remote Central Australian locations based at Yuendumu, NT.
- Accommodation supplied – Furnished housing including all utility costs.
- 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% Leave loading.
- Relocation assistance up to $1,000 at beginning and end of contract.
- Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits (TAX concessions)
The Community Video Coordinator is responsible for managing the production and delivery of community led and focused stories, documentaries, social media campaigns, factual content and community messaging for TV, online broadcast and multimedia projects. These projects require the development of strong local Indigenous interest and the technical/creative participation of our Indigenous staff. The Community Video Coordinator will be required to provide informal training for community members in basic media skills development in the Tanami region of Central Australia.
This is a “hands-on” role which has a strong community development focus and requires a high level of technical and creative expertise in all facets of factual visual content production, from budgeting and scheduling through to post-production. The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited screen production course to at least Cert IV or Diploma level, or will have equivalent professional experience. They must be able to trouble-shoot problems in remote and challenging locations and be able to work with Indigenous Australians in cross-cultural settings. The Community Video Coordinator is required to coordinate PAW’s Video Department where duties include managing local Indigenous production staff, the professional development of our visual media workers, and departmental administration.
This position requires living remotely, calls for strong teamwork skills and can be challenging, requiring a resourceful, sociable and adaptable person to succeed. For the right person this is a rewarding and potentially life-changing role. The position offers unique opportunities for career development and will allow you to become a part of a very special community and contribute to its growth, developing an understanding of Warlpiri and other local cultures.
- The role requires considerable travel through Aboriginal Lands rarely visited by outsiders.
- The position is only open to Australian Citizens, residents or individuals holding a Working Visa valid until at least 2026.
- The successful candidate will need a current National Police Check and the ability to obtain an OCHRE Card.
- Housing in community is limited so it will be necessary to live in shared accommodation.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Demonstrated, credited experience in documentary and/or online video production for community end-use.
- Experience working cross-culturally, preferably with indigenous Australians in remote settings.
- Experience in video production training or media skills development.
- Proficiency in Premiere or Final Cut, Editing & Colour grading.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong technical knowledge of different video camera systems, formats, audio and lighting equipment typically used in location shooting.
- Demonstrated capacity for resourcefulness, self-motivation, planning and independent decision making.
- Understanding of the political, social and economic factors affecting Indigenous Australians in remote areas.
- Capacity to live and work with a small dedicated team in a remote setting.
- Manual driver’s licence.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
- Competency in After Effects or Motion.
- Experience in data-wrangling and audiovisual archive systems file management.
- Experience living and working in a remote Australian indigenous community.
- Cert IV in Training & Assessment.
- 4WD experience.
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE
Provide the following 3 documents in PDF format:
- A Cover Letter outlining the skills, knowledge, experiences and qualifications that make you the best person for this role. This includes addressing your level of cultural competency.
- Address how you meet the requirements in the points outlined in ‘ESSENTIAL CRITERIA’ and ‘DESIRABLE CRITERIA’.
- Provide a copy of your CV and references.
If you require any additional information, please email jobs@pawmedia.com.au.
Please note that applications that do not include 3 attached PDF documents clearly and separately addressing the points will not be accepted.
All applications must be emailed to jobs@pawmedia.com.au using the subject line: Community Video Coordinator Application.
Applications Close August 30 2024.
About PAW Media: PAW is an Indigenous media organisation that became famous for the hit TV series “Bush Mechanics”. PAW operates the 8PAW Radio Network which broadcasts services to 13 Indigenous communities plus manages a Music production studio, Video production house, Video training facility, Warlpiri digital archive and digital literacy program.