Multimedia Producer & Trainer

PAW Multimedia Producer & Trainer – Lajamanu, NT

• Salary $101,730 (inclusive of 11.5% Super and leave loading)
• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits (Tax concessions).
• 38hrs per week – Additional negotiated hours as Time Off in Lieu.
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave – Plus additional 17.5% Leave Loading.
• Relocation Assistance of up to $1,000 – Available at contract beginning & end.
• Furnished accommodation and utilities provided by PAW at no cost.
• 24-month Contract, with potential for renewal under similar arrangements.
• Remote Central Australian location based in Lajamanu, NT.

Answerable to the General Manager and Operations Manager, the Multimedia Producer & Trainer will deliver skills workshops and supervise the work and development of community members seeking media skills in the remote community of Lajamanu. This is a new position, and as such requires a self-starter personality, that is willing to interact with existing, established media groups to inform their practice, as well as maintaining clear and consistent communication with the main PAW Media office in Yuendumu and community members. Role responsibilities include:

● Identify and support the production of radio broadcasts, short films, social media videos and other multimedia/audio-visual projects in response to community needs and interests.

● Deliver a Community Media Production & Professional Development Plan for the Lajamanu Community, in consultation with the various stakeholders.

● Manage community expectations and communicate effectively with community representatives from various language groups where English is a secondary language.

● Engage, facilitate training for, and manage the employment of local part-time and casual community staff members in radio broadcasting, filming, video and music editing training, social media and media archiving work.

● Develop and maintain PAW’s Lajamanu office/training spaces.

● Support the operation of PAW’s Lajamanu radio studio with basic logistical assistance and on-site technical help where required.

● Perform other duties as designated by the Corporation’s General Manager/Operation’s Manager

This role is very “hands-on”, with a community development focus and requires a level of technical and creative expertise in all facets of visual and audio content production, from budgeting and scheduling through to post-production. The Multimedia Producer & Trainer is responsible for the professional development and supervision of PAW’s indigenous media workers: there is a strong focus on training and developing crew skills in various capacities.

In addition to technical and creative production work, the duties of the Multimedia Producer & Trainer include production budgeting and quoting, preparation of funding applications, business administration, project management, grant reporting and acquittals. The Multimedia Producer & Trainer will be required to supervise other skilled practitioners who may be working remotely, especially during post-production, and to manage specialist contractors working on location.

This position isn’t for just anyone. It requires living remotely, calls for strong teamwork skills and can be challenging, requiring a resourceful, sociable, and adaptable person to succeed. However, for the right person this is a rewarding and life-changing role. The position offers unique opportunities for career development and will allow you to become a part of a very special community and contribute to its growth, developing an understanding of Warlpiri and other local cultures. They must be able to trouble-shoot problems in remote and challenging locations and be able to work with Indigenous Australians in cross-cultural settings. The ideal candidate will thrive in a self-directed role, and seek out opportunities to develop their program with reference to the aspirations of community members.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Considerable travel through Aboriginal Lands rarely visited by outsiders.
• Potential for weekend/evening work (additional hours negotiated).
• National Police Check and OCHRE Card – Working with Children Check.
• Living in accommodation that is sporadically shared with other visiting PAW Staff.
• Housing in community is limited, so when other coordinating staff from our Yuendumu office come to run programs, it is necessary to share space.
• Be fully vaccinated against Covid 19.

THE POSITION IS OPEN TO

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Australian Citizens, Residents or individuals holding a Working Visa valid until at least 2026.
• The successful candidate will manage various projects, ensuring milestones and targets are met. The role will also focus on driving community engagement.
• PAW is an equal-opportunity employer: all LGBTQIA+ candidates and individuals at different levels of ability are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Experience working cross-culturally, preferably with indigenous Australians in remote settings.
• Experience in audio & video production training or mixed media skills development.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut and/or DaVinci Resolve.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of different video camera systems, formats and equipment typically used in location shooting including: Blackmagic cameras, DJI Mavic drones, Go Pro, phone cameras and associated software.
• Strong audio knowledge including field and music recording equipment, broadcasting & digital editing software.
• Demonstrated capacity for resourcefulness, self-motivation, planning and independent decision making.
• Experience in data-wrangling and audio-visual archive systems file management.
• Understanding of the political, social and economic factors affecting Indigenous Australians in remote areas.
• Manual driver’s license & 4WD experience.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Screen & Media Production qualifications – Cert IV or diploma level and above or equivalent professional experience.
• Competency in After Effects, Logic Pro or Pro Tools.
• Experience living and working in a remote Australian Indigenous community.
• 4WD experience.
• Demonstrated, credited experience in producing radio stories, audio or cinematic documentary and/or online video production. 
• Interest in long-term posting to ensure effectiveness of the program.

ABOUT PAW MEDIA

PAW Media and Communications is a Warlpiri owned and run Not-for-profit Organisation based in Yuendumu, Northern Territory. PAW was originally established as ‘Warlpiri Media Association’ in 1983, but now trades under the name ‘PAW Media and Communications’. The name ‘PAW’ is an acronym that reflects the Pintubi, Anmatjere and Warlpiri language groups that are serviced by the organisation. For over 35 years PAW has been creating TV, films, radio, and music, in language, according to local cultural protocols. In addition to creating local media productions and documenting local culture, PAW provides media training, digital literacy programs and employment opportunities for the people of Yuendumu and surrounding communities.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Lajamanu has a fluctuating population of around 600 people, predominantly Warlpiri. One of the most remote communities in the Northern Territory, Lajamanu has a number of services available for the community, including a general store, health clinic, police station, post office, mechanic, school, airstrip and youth-engagement space. The community has recently had a waterpark developed, and has strong engagement with football and netball, with regional competitions taking place throughout the year. Lajamanu community has a long-standing history of music production, including the Lajamanu Teenage Band. It is the confidence of PAW Media that the development of a recording studio, and access to general media equipment on country, will help support the creative aspirations of community members, as well as challenging external perspectives on indigenous Australia by giving the opportunity to community members to broadcast their own culture to the general public through music, video and radio production.

Provide a current CV, one page cover letter and a document clearly addressing and highlighting all areas outlined in the Essential and Desirable Criteria. Please submit a collated copy of these documents in a PDF format and send directly to jobs@pawmedia.com.au