Creative Production Assistant at Macquarie Group

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

94705.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Coordination, Asset Management, Video Production, Photography, Production Workflows, Budget Tracking, Digital Asset Management, Copyright Knowledge, Adobe Creative Cloud, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Logistics Coordination, Content Governance, Post-Production Support, Creative Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

PRIMARY DETAIL - Salary package: $86,087 to $94,705 (HEW 5.1-5.3) plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading. - Full-time, continuing role - Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde An exciting opportunity to support the Brand, Content and Creative team through high-quality coordination, production support and asset management across video and photography, contributing directly to Macquarie University’s visual brand presence. The Role Macquarie University’s Brand, Content and Creative team is seeking a capable and organised Creative Production Assistant to provide hands-on production support, project coordination and asset management across photographic and video content. This role supports the end-to-end delivery of visual content by assisting with planning, logistics, production workflows, post-production coordination, and archival processes. It plays a key role in ensuring content is delivered efficiently, stored correctly, and managed in line with brand, copyright and accessibility standards. Working closely with producers, videographers, photographers, designers and writers, the Creative Production Assistant contributes to a broad range of content projects across owned, paid and social channels. The role suits someone with practical production experience who is equally comfortable coordinating projects and stepping in to assist on shoots or post-production when required. About You You are highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced creative environment. You bring practical experience supporting video and photographic production, strong coordination skills, and a clear understanding of production workflows. You are confident managing multiple tasks, tracking progress, and supporting teams to deliver on time and on brief. You understand the importance of governance, copyright and asset management, and you approach creative work with professionalism and attention to detail. Experience shooting and editing content is highly regarded, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to support production effectively and keep projects moving. Key Responsibilities Support photographic and video productions, including pre-production coordination, shoot logistics and post-production workflows Assist with video and photography shoots, including on-set support and coordination of talent, locations and equipment Track production schedules, deliverables and budgets, and assist with reporting and project administration Upload, catalogue and archive visual assets using approved digital asset management systems, ensuring accurate metadata and compliance with copyright and licensing requirements Support campaign and project tracking, including monitoring timelines and expenditure against approved budgets Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support smooth delivery of creative projects Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, accessibility requirements and University policies About Us Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 50 years ago, we have aspired to be a different kind of university — one that is connected, collaborative and committed to meaningful impact. To Apply Please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria: Selection Criteria Degree qualification or equivalent professional experience in video production, photography or a related discipline Demonstrated experience supporting video and photographic production in a professional environment Understanding of production workflows, project coordination and basic budget tracking Knowledge of digital asset management systems and best-practice content archiving Working knowledge of copyright, usage rights and content governance Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and standard office and project management tools Experience shooting and/or editing video and photographic content is highly regarded Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Role-specific Enquiries: James Barrow, Director, Brand Content and Creative - james.barrow@mq.edu.au Applications Close: Thursday 12th of February 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST) *** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received. If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs. Applications Close: 12/02/2026 11:59 PM A Place Where You Belong At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework. Flexible Work At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page. Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

Responsibilities

Support photographic and video productions through coordination, logistics, and post-production workflows. Ensure content is delivered efficiently and managed in compliance with brand and copyright standards.