About the SchoolGeelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools.
Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff and the community.
We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.Geelong Grammar School seeks to appoint an Art Technician who is responsible for providing support to the teaching staff and students of the Visual Arts Department, maintaining adequate supplies of consumables and equipment, and preparing for and cleaning up after lessons and assisting with art processes.About the RoleThe Art Technician is responsible for the following:Managing specialised IT equipment including photo and video cameras, studio lights, microphones, projectors, CNC laser cutter and printers (e.g. ink/toner/paper supplies are adequate, batteries are charged, etc.)Managing specialised equipment in other areas, e.g. ceramics, screen-printing, and/or paintingEnsuring the equipment (e.g. photocopiers, printing presses, kilns, laser cutter) is in safe working order and maintaining/or organising an appropriate servicePreparing materials – trimming, resizing and processing materials for re-useReviewing cutting, carving instruments and specialised art equipmentProviding in-class technical support to staff and students for laser cutting, sculpture, ceramics, painting and photographyAssisting with firing, glazing, recycling, mixing glazes and slips as well as packing, firing and unloading kilnsOrdering and receiving deliveries of equipment and materialsEnsuring that adequate supplies of materials are in stockAuditing, labelling and maintaining resourcesCreating and maintaining an inventory system for books, slides and videos kept in the departmentCompleting an annual stock-take of equipment in all studiosAbout youRequired/desired: Previous experience in an art and design background and/or relevant qualificationsProficient computer skills in Word, Excel and Creative Suite (LightBurn, Illustrator, In-Design, Photoshop and Premier Pro)Knowledge of new technologies and techniques used in specialist areasExcellent communication skills and an ability to build effective working relationships with staff and studentsAn appreciation of student specific needs and a desire to play an active role within the life of the Visual Arts DepartmentMust have a Working with Children Check (Employee)Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.
The School's Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website under "Student Safeguarding".
Any queries should be directed to the School's safeguarding contact.To ApplyFor further details and/or to apply, visit the employment page on our website: be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.Applications close at 10am on Friday 12th September 2025.Perks and BenefitsPerks and perks include School Fee Discount, Salary Packaging, Granted Leave, Days during Christmas shutdown, Above standard leave entitlements, Income Protection Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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