$91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT
**The Role**
As the APS 6 Photographer, you will be primarily responsible for co-leading Defence's central stills imagery section, managing a dynamic and quick-paced workload that supports public affairs, senior Defence leadership, and Defence Ministers. You will oversee the daily workflow of the imagery team, manage photographic tasks, handle copyright issues, prioritise requests for support, and liaise with key stakeholders.
You will ensure that technical and metadata standards are upheld, provide quality assurance, and coordinate the timely release of imagery and public affairs content. Additionally, you will manage Defence's digital asset management system and provide training to personnel.
This role involves occasional after-hours and weekend work as part of the team's on-call roster. Occasional travel, sometimes at short notice, is also required.
**About our Team**
The Defence Digital Media (DDM) team provides critical imagery support aligned with Defence Australia's mission to inform, engage, and enhance the nation's defence through transparent and effective communication. The team's primary function is to deliver high-quality imagery for internal communication, public affairs, and media.
DDM coordinates imagery collation for major operations and events like Anzac Day, while also managing the Defence Image Gallery and Defence YouTube channel. They ensure all imagery meets strict technical and metadata standards and oversee the distribution of cleared imagery to Defence leadership, ministerial offices, and media outlets. Additionally, the team provides technical guidance to Defence camera teams, manages copyright for external requests, and leads the national Digital Signage pilot.
📌 Aps 6 - Photographer
🏢 Australian Government
📍 Canberra