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About the Role The Technical Assistant (Production Support) is responsible for providing technical support to students and staff to maximize related learning and research outcomes. They manage bookings of and maintain a range of digital imaging equipment, photographic studios, labs and darkrooms.

The role is responsible for:

- Daily set up and maintenance of photo studios and darkrooms to ensure they are functional and safe for classes and casual use.
- Management of the production equipment store and FDS student/staff studio, and equipment bookings.
- Providing hands-on support and advice to students on digital imaging, production tools and project delivery in studios and one-to-one settings.
- Maintaining equipment and technical spaces and related safe work practices.
- Assisting with allocation of equipment for events, exhibitions, recordings, and various faculty activities.

About You To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate in your application (with examples):

- Experience in photo studio environments with knowledge of both flash and LED lighting setups.
- Experience in management of darkroom chemistry and equipment, film processing and alternative photographic printing techniques.
- Expertise in the management of capture, input, manipulation and output of photographic media, including analogue and digital methods.
- Photo recording and editing experience using Adobe and other design software with Mac OS and iOS.




- A qualification with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and/or broad knowledge in technical aspects of photography, darkroom techniques, digital media support and production.

To read a full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, download the Position Description.

Remuneration & Advantages

Base Salary Range: $80,311 to $85,903 per annum (pro rata 0.8FTE) (HEW 4)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is part time (0.8FTE – 28 hours per week) and appointment will be made on a continuing basis. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus.

How to apply To apply, please submit:

1. Your current CV
2. A cover letter that addresses your motivation for applying for the role and addresses the specific role requirements listed in the “About You” section of the advertisement.

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing the application process.





Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job reference IRC348084 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

Applicants must have unlimited (full) Australian work rights for the appointment.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors.

We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

Accessibility

UTS Recruitment care about digital accessibility. If there is any content in our advertising that you have struggled with, please make us aware so that we can make our information accessible to all.

In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [email protected] for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Technical Assistant (Production Support) (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
📍 Sydney