[csaa-forum] Job opening at QUT: Project Officer, Digital Storytelling

[Jean Burgess]

Dear colleagues,

Please pass this on to anyone who you feel might be interested in applying.
Please note the closing date is 25 January 2008.

Full details, cover sheet and forms are available at:
<http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/recruitment/forapplicant/careersatqut/28005.jsp>

Or in case of broken links:

<http://tinyurl.com/2tgjr6>

Any queries not covered by the information below or at the QUT website can
be directed to either Dr. Christina Spurgeon at c.spurgeon at qut.edu.au or
Assoc. Prof. Jo Tacchi at j.tacchi at qut.edu.au.


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Project Officer, Digital Storytelling
Creative Industries Faculty

Fixed-term, full-time appointment for 12 months

Reference Number: 28005

A Project Officer is required by the Research Office of the Creative
Industries Faculty to assist a Steering Committee in the coordination,
development and maintenance of Digital Storytelling and co-creative
initiatives at the nexus of research, teaching and engagement.

Closes: 25 January 2008

Salary: $45 907 to $51 777 pa

Benefits available at QUT include 17% employer superannuation contributions,
a generous study assistance scheme, salary packaging, extensive development
and training programs and access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Whilst the University welcomes applications from candidates outside the
greater Brisbane area, candidates will be responsible for any travel and
relocation expenses involved in interview/commencing appointment.

DUTY STATEMENT

Purpose of Position
A newly formed Steering and Advisory group of senior and active researchers
has been established to steer and manage the coordination, development and
maintenance of Digital Storytelling and co-creative initiatives at the nexus
of research, teaching and engagement. The Project Officer will assist the
Creative Industries Faculty Research Office, under close supervision and
direction from the Steering/Advisory Group, to develop applied commercial
research opportunities by assisting in the building, coordination and
facilitation of the Faculty¹s capacity to lead innovation in Digital
Storytelling and co-creative media. The Project Officer will assist in the
development and maintenance of collaborative relationships within the
Faculty, across the University, and with external clients such as the State
Library Queensland; maintain and organise recordkeeping; arrange meetings;
ensure communications are maintained amongst all parties; and assist in the
organisation and delivery of training.

Organisational Relationships
The Project Officer will report to Associate Professor Jo Tacchi for regular
supervision and performance planning and review, and will be required to
liaise with other Faculty staff involved in Digital Storytelling
initiatives, and particularly take direction from the Advisory group on this
Digital Storytelling and co-creative media project. The Project Officer will
also liaise with relevant stakeholders across the University and external
parties (eg the State Library Queensland).

Duties include:

    * Assisting in the establishment of contacts and maintenance of ongoing
relationships regarding digital storytelling within the Creative Industries
Faculty and beyond, including attendance at meetings and maintaining online
contact with stakeholders via meetings, telephone and email.
    * Assisting the Advisory Group to develop and coordinate the delivery of
Digital Storytelling workshops for a variety of clients and contexts,
including Faculty-based OEtrain-the-trainer¹ workshops.
    * Assisting the Advisory Group in the development and use of an
evaluation protocol and other OEaction research¹ instruments for use in
association with workshops.
    * Developing and maintaining a database of Digital Storytelling workshop
trainers.
    * Take administrative responsibility for advising on, and coordinating,
technical requirements for workshops, under the supervision of the Advisory
Group.
    * Take administrative responsibility for advising on, and coordinating,
a Faculty Digital Storytelling archive strategy and web presence under the
guidance of the Advisory Group.
    * Liaising with other areas of the University for the purpose of
assisting the Advisory Group to promote the commercial delivery of
co-creative media research, training and development services.
    * Assisting in coordinating a Faculty colloquium on innovation in
Digital Storytelling and co-creative media.
    * Supporting research collaborations in Digital Storytelling and
co-creative media by providing research assistance in developing funding and
publication initiatives to the Advisory Group members.
    * Undertaking other appropriate administrative and research duties at an
appropriate level as specified by the supervisor.
    * Being accountable for complying with health and safety policies,
hazard reporting and safe work practices.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

   1. Completion of a degree in a relevant discipline.
   2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across a variety of
disciplinary, cultural and organisational contexts.
   3. Demonstrated applied knowledge of creative multimedia and relevant
project management software.
   4. Demonstrated knowledge of computer software including the Microsoft
Office suite, email, internet and databases.
   5. Demonstrated capacity to advise on equipment requirements, including a
current awareness of technologies for digitally capturing and manipulating
sound and images.
   6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with research, teaching
and professional staff as well as proven ability to use initiative and work
effectively with minimal supervision.
   7. Demonstrated written communication skills that will enable the
appointee to assist in the coordination of workshops, manage and document
research data, assist in the preparation of written reports, and feed into
material for scholarly and other publications, as well as proposals for
funded and commissioned research.
   8. Sound knowledge of health and safety, equal employment opportunity and
equity principles with a demonstrated ability to implement such principles
at an operational level.

Desirable:

   1. Understanding of Digital Storytelling and/or co-creative media.
   2. Experience with working effectively in a large organisation.
   3. Familiarity and/or experience with OEaction research¹ methods and
approaches.

Information for Applicants

This position is located in the OEPositions open only to Australian domestic
applicants¹ section. This position is only open to Australian or New Zealand
citizens or Australian permanent residents (or applicants who are legally
entitled to work in Australia).

This position is fixed term and applicants must be Australian or New Zealand
citizens, Australian permanent residents or hold a temporary visa at the
time of the closing date for the duration of the fixed term appointment
allowing the applicant to work the required hours set out for the period of
the fixed term appointment.

Applicants are required to notify the University of any immigration
restrictions that may preclude them from fulfilling the terms of any
contract of employment offered at QUT.

Smoking is not permitted in QUT buildings, inside QUT vehicles or in any
area not designated as a smoking area.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Before submitting an application, applicants should
refer to all additional information listed at qut.com (see Jobs at QUT)
regarding conditions of employment, applying for positions and information
about the University. For further clarification about this position, after
reading the selection criteria and duty statement, contact Dr Christina
Spurgeon on (07) 3138 8184, e-mail: c.spurgeon at qut.edu.au or Professor Jo
Tacchi on (07) 3138 8178, e-mail: j.tacchi at qut.edu.au. If you require
further information on conditions of employment contact the Human Resources
Department on (07) 3138 4149 or e-mail: a.allison at qut.edu.au.

APPLICATIONS: Applications and envelopes should quote 28005. Applicants are
encouraged to systematically address the selection criteria and include a
copy of their curriculum vitae plus the names and contact details of three
professional referees. Applicants should attach the application cover sheet
to their application.

WHERE TO SEND YOUR APPLICATION:

Please submit your application via ONE of the methods below.

E-mail: jobapplications at qut.edu.au
Post: The Associate Director, HR Client Services, QUT, GPO Box 2434,
Brisbane, Qld. 4001
Fax: (07) 3138 4188
In Person: Level 2, 126 Margaret Street, Brisbane.

Closing date for this position is 25 January 2008. After the closing date,
you can check the status of the recruitment process. QUT is an equal
opportunity employer and employer of choice for women.