Creative Arts and Media Production Assistant

Permanent part-time 0.8 FTE (term-time only)

Commencing immediately

Suitably experienced and qualified applicants are invited to apply for this permanent, full-time term-time Creative and Media Arts Assistant position, commencing as soon as possible.

The opportunity

Suitably experienced and qualified applicants are invited to apply for a permanent part-time Creative and Media Arts Assistant role in the Creative Arts Department.  This position is required to work 4 days per week, term-time only.

About the role

The Creative and Media Arts Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day support provided to teachers within the Creative Arts Department including ordering and preparation of materials and equipment for practical lessons, maintaining safe and ordered learning spaces, and display of art works. Displaying a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently. Applicants must be able to work cooperatively in a team specifically supporting the Head of Department and teachers.

Working at Radford College

At Radford, we believe that effective teaching is supported by a strong team of dedicated professionals who enable teachers and students to thrive. The Creative and Media Arts Assistant plays an important role in supporting engaging, hands-on learning experiences by ensuring workshops and specialist spaces are safe, well-equipped, and efficiently managed.

Exhibiting professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to excellence, this role helps create an environment where creativity and innovation can flourish, supporting our goal of providing students with a holistic and inspiring education that enables them to reach their full potential.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:

·         A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work

·         Professional Learning financial support

·         Salary Continuance Insurance

·         Discounted school fees for eligible employees

·         Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes

·         Generous Superannuation after qualifying period

·         Salary Sacrificing

·         Excellent resources and grounds

·         Free onsite parking

·         Electric Vehicle charging stations

For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.

About you

The successful candidate will have a passion for working with students.  We are looking for confident self-starters who enjoy building relationships with people, possess excellent communication and organisation skills, and can be relied upon to work autonomously.

Candidates must:

·         Demonstrate experience with, or willingness to learn management of technical media equipment (for example, cameras, tripods, cables).

·         Demonstrate competency in the use of the MS Office suite.

·         Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience

Work as a member of a team to support children’s engagement and success as learners
·         Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare

·         Be reliable and punctual

·         Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals

·         Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom

Qualifications/Experience  

• Experience in the Creative Arts (for example, visual arts mediums, photography, film, digital art, media)
• Familiarity in working with a range of arts materials and media equipment
• A solid knowledge of WHS requirements is required
• Working with Vulnerable People card

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

·         Excellent verbal communication skills, being able to give clear instructions

·         Strong organisation skills

·         Ability to show initiative and problem solve

·         Be reliable and punctual

·         Ability to work unsupervised

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website http://www.radford.act.edu.au/quick-links/employment/. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applications will be assessed as received, and should be addressed to:

The Principal
email: [email protected]

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.