The AV Technician supports the delivery of high-quality audiovisual content across the National Portrait Gallery. Working as part of the Engagement & Experience team, the role assists with capturing and producing digital content that supports education initiatives, marketing activities and AV for internal and external events.

Working closely with staff across the Gallery, the AV Technician provides practical production support for virtual programs and onsite events, assisting with the operation and maintenance of audiovisual equipment and contributes to building the Gallery's internal production capability.

Please note, this is an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

Hours are part time, 0.6FTE.

The key duties of the position include:

Specific Tasks

1. Under limited direction, coordinate and deliver audiovisual technical support for virtual programs, video conferencing and live events, ensuring seamless delivery and user experience.

2. Proven ability to plan, capture, and deliver professional quality photography and videography for events, marketing campaigns, and corporate communications, ensuring content aligns with Gallery’s brand standards and audience engagement goals.

3. Prepare audiovisual equipment for Gallery openings, artist talks, and private functions. These include cameras, lighting, audio and associated production gear, and undertake basic maintenance of equipment.

4. Meeting with presenters or event coordinators to understand production needs and ensuring all technical aspects align with their expectations.

5. Assist with the installation, operation, and maintenance of multimedia and audiovisual equipment for art exhibitions, gallery displays, and interactive installations, ensuring reliable performance and great visitor experience.

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

1.



Demonstrated experience in audiovisual production, working in a gallery or museum setting, with expertise in videography, photography, and digital media production to support exhibitions, events, marketing, and audience engagement initiatives

2. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

3. Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to write transparent procedural guides, maintain equipment inventories, and draft condition reports for audiovisual equipment.

4. Demonstrated initiative, adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and production techniques.

5. Ability to troubleshoot, rapidly identifying and resolving signal loss, audio feedback, or hardware malfunctions under tight time constraints. Inspecting and cleaning gear, updating firmware, and managing equipment inventory.

Industry specific – desirable:

1. Current driver’s licence, with the ability to travel and undertake physical tasks required for setting up events and filming projects.

2. Experience programming and updating BrightSign media players.

3. Possession of or ability to obtain an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) license or Scissor Lift ticket.

Notes

Applicant information

In no more than two A4 pages, please tell us how your skills, knowledge,



experience and qualifications make you the best person for this job.

Email your application, a current CV and the application coversheet to **********@npg.gov.au by the deadline listed below.

Please note that offers may be appointed based on application only.

If you need more information, please get in touch with Hector Cordova on 02 6102 7*** or by email at **************@npg.gov.au.

Getting to know the National Portrait Gallery of Australia

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Canberra region, upon whose lands the National Portrait Gallery stands. The National Portrait Gallery reflects the face of Australia and increases understanding and appreciation of Australian people and their stories through the art of portraiture. Guided by our values of creativity, innovation, inclusivity and integrity, our purpose is to develop a national portrait collection and provide the broadest possible access to all Australians. We do this through presenting engaging exhibitions and live and educational programs onsite in our award-winning building in Canberra, offsite across Australia, and on demand. The Gallery is a dynamic and inclusive workplace and recognises the great contribution of our team. We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our team and our visitors, and to sustaining a safe workplace and inclusive culture. We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and respect family and caring responsibilities. The Gallery is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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