Program Convenor – Graduate Diploma of Screen – Ongoing, Full Time We are looking for an experienced academic leader and screen practitioner to join our Teaching & Learning team as Program Convenor
- Graduate Diploma of Screen. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead the establishment and delivery of a new postgraduate program at Australia’s national screen and audio school.
- Shape high-quality, inclusive and industry-connected learning experiences for emerging screen practitioners.
- Work collaboratively across Teaching & Learning, Production, Student Centre and industry networks to support a contemporary and future-focused program.

Salary:
AFTRS Academic 3, Tier 3 ($179,528) + 15.4% super, and excellent benefits. Close Date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 4 October 2026 11:59pm. Late applications cannot be accepted. About AFTRS AFTRS is the national screen and audio school – the only Australian education institution to consistently make The Hollywood Reporter‘s prestigious annual list of the top film schools in the world. Working hand-in-hand with the screen and broadcast industries, AFTRS is a global centre of excellence that delivers the highest level of screen and audio education, training and research across Australia.

About The Role
Under the direction of the Director, Teaching & Learning, the Program Convenor
- Graduate Diploma of Screen is responsible for providing dedicated academic and operational leadership for the development, coordination and delivery of the Graduate Diploma of Screen program. The role ensures Course Learning Outcomes are delivered according to the approved curriculum, supports high-quality and inclusive student learning experiences, and provides transparent accountability for program planning, curriculum coordination,



teaching team coordination, assessment oversight, academic quality, student support and course implementation. The Convenor will support the establishment and first delivery of the new program, including accreditation and governance processes, recruitment and onboarding of teaching staff, student communications, course monitoring and continuous improvement. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the program is delivered in a timely, sustainable and well-coordinated way, within agreed budget, workload and resourcing frameworks. A key purpose of the role is to connect the program closely with the screen production sector and ensure its production activities reflect contemporary industry practice. Drawing on substantial professional experience and current industry knowledge, the Convenor will support the integration of real-world production systems, workflows and expectations across the program, helping students develop the practical understanding and professional ways of working needed for the screen industry. Key Accountabilities
- Course Development and Academic Leadership: Oversee the development and implementation of the Graduate Diploma of Screen program to ensure Course Learning Outcomes are delivered according to the approved curriculum and students are supported to achieve high-quality outcomes in culturally protected learning environments.
- Lead course development, planning, and coordination.




- Coordinate curriculum delivery, assessment, academic quality processes and course monitoring in line with AFTRS governance requirements.
- Work with Production, Technology and Student Centre teams to ensure program activities, student support and student communications are coordinated and effective.
- Ensure academic governance and deliver on key milestones
- Teaching Team Leadership: Lead, induct, coach and support the program teaching team to deliver best-practice creative practice pedagogies and flexible, inclusive teaching strategies.
- Support recruitment, induction and onboarding of teaching staff ahead of program commencement.
- Provide timely feedback, guidance and support to teaching staff to ensure consistent delivery standards.
- Promote culturally and psychologically safe learning and working environments.
- Program Planning, Resourcing and Implementation: Coordinate planning and implementation activities for the Graduate Diploma of Screen, including timelines, budget management, production planning, documentation, staffing preparation, student communications and resource allocation.
- Work with the Director, Teaching & Learning, Head of Curriculum, Head of Program Resourcing and relevant teams to ensure program documentation, staffing, production activities, and delivery requirements are prepared to agreed timelines.
- Monitor and manage the program budget, working within approved financial parameters and identifying opportunities to optimise resources while maintaining educational quality and student experience.
- Ensure course delivery is implemented within agreed budget, workload, staffing and resource frameworks, and that production activities are appropriately scoped, scheduled and re

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