Posted: 12/06/2025
Closing Date: 22/06/2025
Salary: $84,228.00 - $91,809.00
Job Type: Ongoing / Non-ongoing; Full time
Location: Canberra
Job Category: Arts, Culture

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Operation of analogue screening materials, including 35mm and 16mm film prints and projection equipment.
• Technical qualifications or equivalent knowledge demonstrated through experience in a relevant field.
• Recent relevant experience in administration, client services, collection management and/or similar.
• Recent relevant experience in managing a technical team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT DESCRIPTION

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the National Film and Sound Archive is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Under limited direction, the Technical Coordinator is responsible for delivering the following functions:

• Manage and supervise the team, including:
• Training casual staff.
• Leading the team’s works-in-progress (WIPs).
• Conducting planning sessions.
• Monitoring and documenting program delivery, providing updates as required.
• Coordinate digital and analogue screening materials for NFSA programming, including sourcing screen materials from distributors and other program partners.
• Test and prepare content including condition reports for 35mm and 16mm film prints.
• Administer NTLC collection and outwards loans using online platform Libero.
• Manage distribution of Collection films, including managing relationships with Collection stakeholders and hirers.
• Manage Content Management Systems across NFSA public spaces, platforms and programs.
• Monitor and maintain projection and audiovisual equipment and systems, including annual maintenance program.
• Provide technical advice and support to Technical & Production projects, NFSA programs, partner programs and venue hirers as required.
• Support production planning and delivery, including:
• coordinating and managing external contractors to deliver technical services,
• conceptualising and implementing technical requirements for programs,
• managing bump-ins and technical rehearsals, including artist liaison,
• assisting with AV bump-in/out and technical operation for programs; and
• ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.

The Technical and Production team is part of the Programs and Operation section. The section’s key objectives are to increase NFSA’s relevance, reach and revenue, particularly through experiences at our headquarters in Acton. The Technical and Production team is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of on-site public programs and experiences at our Acton location, including:

• Baseline Experiences – Our ‘always on’ experience welcomes visitors to our revitalised heritage spaces and courtyard with digital and object-based displays.
• Gallery Series – A program of conferences, events and digital installations of commissioned artworks in our main gallery space.
• Film Series – A year-round program of screenings in our award-winning, heritage-listed Arc Cinema and Theatrette.
• Partnership Series- The team collaborates with external strategic partners to deliver joint
• programs and events such as film festivals and symposia. Through these partnerships, NFSA builds community and participates as a key voice in the conversation about identity, city renewal, placemaking and design.
• Live@NFSA – The team supports delivery of live events and public programs onsite.
• Commercial Venue Hire – Many of our revitalised spaces are available for hire and more are coming online. The NFSA recognises venue hire as an opportunity to connect with diverse audiences, develop business tourism and generate revenue