Senior Innovative Programs Officer - libraries

Closing Date
Contact Officer
Dianne Thai
Contact Number
(02) 9725 0375
Location
Fairfield City Council, NSW

 

Senior Innovative Programs Officer - libraries

Applications closing on 21 February 2024, 11:55 PM

THE POSITION: Fairfield City Council is seeking a creative thinker, designer, and maker to lead Council’s Innovative Programs Team.

The Senior Innovative Programs Officer will establish new ways to build rapport with, and meaningfully engage our local communities in order to increase the profile of Fairfield City Open Libraries’ Innovative Programs, through a mixture of structured learning and creative play.

Our Innovative Programs team offers a mixture of taught, social, and self-driven program types to allow for different learning experiences to promote healthy, life-long learning habits through access to creative industries and artistic practice.

Students, technology enthusiasts, and creators can come together through a combination of programmed workshops and open sessions to advance their understanding of STEAM subjects, and general technological literacy.

Our goal has been to achieve regular, consistent, ongoing programs which promote both repetition and variety in subject matter. The objective is not about having to choose between quantity or quality, but prioritising access to Fairfield City Open Libraries’ modern digital creative technology hubs including:

  • Studio 2166: a film and recording studio built for digital creation and learning activities.
  • Lab.LX: a youth and adult focused experimental space for STEAM education. Through structured learning, creative recreation and the provision of advanced equipment, Lab.LX provides a conduit for young people and adults to engage with exciting aspects of STEAM.
  • Lab.LX STEAM: is a children focused space for STEAM education through structured learning and creative play and exploration.

ESSENTIAL: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching, Music and Sound Design, Creative Arts, Graphic Design, or similar, or experience in an aligned discipline, i.e., audio engineering, postproduction, sound design, mixing, and mastering.
  • Extensive experience in the development and delivery of digital programs to diverse groups
  • Experience in contributing and creating a positive and supportive work environment, with a high level of teamwork, supervision, and upskilling of staff with program development and delivery.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Current Class C Drivers Licence.
  • Current Working with Children Check.

DESIRABLE:

  • Proficiency in electronic music composition, production, and sound synthesis techniques.
  • Experience in recording and production facilities
  • Experience in music production, recording instruments and podcasting.
  • Knowledge of Council operations and relevant policy and procedures

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

  • Permanent full time
  • 70 hours per fortnight, Monday to Sunday
  • This position is a Grade 6, salary range is $89,415 p.a. with progression to $98,698 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $104,738 p.a. plus 11% Super.
  • Flexible working hours are available.
  • A uniform is provided

FURTHER CONTACTS:  Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Dianne Thai on (02) 9725 0375 or a position description is available by contacting Sharon Allard on 9725 0359.

CLOSING DATE:  Midnight on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 | APPLY ONLINE

HOW TO APPLY:  Please ensure you provide comprehensive responses to the online application questions, highlighting your skills and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. To apply online visit Council’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs and click on “Apply for this position”.

This is a Child Related position and employment is subject to verification of the Working with Children Check status. The cost of obtaining a WWCC clearance is at the applicant’s expense.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

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