Management - Universities (Education & Training) Who we are?At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities - and the world. That's why we're on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous - with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We've built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.What's the job?We are looking for a Production Manager to join our dynamic Product Innovation Team to manage the day-to-day operations of the digital media design team, ensure timely production and delivery of high-quality media design assets for subjects and courses. The Production Manager supports the Head of Digital Media Design and the designers within the team by managing all resourcing requirements for the team, both on a per development cycle and an annual basis.This role can be based in Surry Hills or Ultimo Campus. The shoots mostly happen in Sydney and within the CBD area (transport fee will be covered). There will be occasional interstate travel throughout the year. The position operates on business hours Monday to Friday, with ability to work from home on a hybrid basis on the days where there are no shoots. Whilst there are hybrid working arrangements on offer, we do need the successful person to be flexible attending shoots (which could happen first thing 9am, or last thing in the day at 4pm).Day-to-day accountabilities:The Production Manager is overall responsible for organising and managing production schedules, including on location shoots, as well as managing casual / contract / freelance staff and vendors, in conjunction with the project management team. In addition, some of the other responsibilities include:Managing the day-to-day operations of the digital media design team within Product Innovation.Identify resourcing requirements ahead of time based on anticipated development cycle work, and sourcing and selecting (in conjunction with the Head of Digital Media Design) suitable resources to meet production demandsWork with key stakeholders and business leads to identify, concept and implement process improvement initiatives to improve studio workflow and efficiency gains, in conjunction with the project management teamTake a leading role each development cycle in identifying, documenting, reviewing and confirming the schedule of digital media design work required as part of course and subject development.Liaise with the Project Management team to provide ongoing advice and information in relation to media design costs, to ensure planned digital media design work sits within approved course development budgets, and to inform the development of future budget proposals.This is a replacement position and we are looking for someone who can ideally start at the end of June or beginning of July. The role is full time permanent. No sponsorship sorry. To read more about the role and the tasks involved.Who you areWe are looking for someone who is highly organised and can interact with and influence a variety of stakeholders. Other key skills for the role are great communication and adaptability - things change often on shoots (whether it's internal requirements or external vendors constraints) and it will get challenging at time to achieve deadlines with the allocated budgets whilst delivering quality work. The successful candidate will also come with:Previous experience managing media design productions / shootsExperience in production budgeting & schedulingDemonstrated experience managing projects and juggling multiple priorities at the same time. The role will manage up to 150 shoots a year.Ideally, you'll have experience editing and directing (but not essential)Ideally, you'll also have Experience or an understanding of working in the Education industry, including online learning (desirable)We all have things to learn so don't feel like you need to tick all boxes. We love someone who is curious and willing to grow!Why join us?Bold, modern and agile, we're Australia's fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country's most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you'll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.What we offerWe support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you'll benefit from:Study free in a course/degree related to your positionFlexible working conditions, allowing you to work remotely and from a campus near youAccess to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisationHiring processAlong with your resume, please submit a short video that will help bring your CV to life, answering those 2 questions: 1. Why are you interested in this role? 2. What experience and skills do you bring that you believe will make you successful? (there is no limit in recording time)There will be no specific question as part of the application that will prompt you to upload a link or a video file, so please include/add a link to the video(s) as part of your resume or cover letter (vimeo or other similar platforms are fine). Feel free to include any reel if you have any as well.We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact ****** To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.We'd love to hear from you.Torrens University is Australia's international university and vocational registered training organisation, built on the shoulders of giants. We have partnered with prestigious schools and colleges, to develop a fresh, modern, global perspective for higher education.We offer high-quality vocational and higher education undergraduate, graduate, higher degree by research and specialised degree programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, delivering our programs online and on our campuses. We have two campuses in Sydney, two in Melbourne, one in Adelaide, two in Brisbane, one in the Blue Mountains, one in Auckland and one in China.Torrens University is Australia's international university and vocational registered training organisation, built on the shoulders of giants. We have partnered with prestigious schools and colleges, to develop a fresh, modern, global perspective for higher education.We offer high-quality vocational and higher education undergraduate, graduate, higher degree by research and specialised degree programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, delivering our programs online and on our campuses. We have two campuses in Sydney, two in Melbourne, one in Adelaide, two in Brisbane, one in the Blue Mountains, one in Auckland and one in China. Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
