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The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership.

About the Role

The key responsibilities include troubleshooting complex AV systems, providing first- and second-level technical support, and supporting AV platforms such as Echo360, Teams, Zoom, and Vimeo for lecture capture, web conferencing, and live streaming.

The role also involves familiarity with AV over IP (AVoIP) technologies like Dante, NDI, MediorNet, and Q-SYS for signal distribution, along with a baseline understanding of IT networking tasks like setting IP addresses and creating small networks for audio and video systems.

About You

You are an experienced AV support specialist with a strong background in corporate and educational environments, skilled in troubleshooting complex AV systems and providing technical support for platforms like Echo360, Teams, Zoom, and Vimeo. You are knowledgeable in AV over IP technologies such as Dante, NDI, MediorNet, and Q-SYS, and have a solid understanding of IT networking, camera setup for lectures and live performances, and inventory management. Additionally, you are adept at electronics fault-finding, repair, and maintenance, ensuring the smooth operation of AV systems and equipment.

Please download the full position description here for more information about this role.

This is a casual contract with casual hourly rates between $39.05-$44.16.

Please include the following in your application a brief cover letter that demonstrates your understanding of and capacity to undertake the role, including your ability to meet the selection criteria.

Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Considerations:

You are required to have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. This role is not suited to a working holiday visa holder.
A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential. Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA’s Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role.

Further Information

For further information about this role, please contact brett.valentine@nida.edu.au

As part of NIDA's commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

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