**Job Details**:
**Job Title**: Broadcasting AV Operator
**Employment Type**:Ongoing
**Classification**: PSL 4/5
**Closing Date**: 11:30pm AEDT, Monday 19 September
**The Opportunity**:
- The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a PSL 4/5 Broadcasting AV Operator within Digital Recording Services Branch. Parliamentary Broadcasting provides a range of broadcasting services (television, audio and AV) to the Australian Parliament.
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**Who we are looking for**:
strong customer service ethos together with a commitment to excellence
- the ability to work as part of a dedicated team
**Job Specific Requirements**:
- Parliamentary Broadcasting operations officers must be willing and able to work long and irregular hours when required in support of the Parliament and its committees
- Parliamentary Broadcasting operations officers must be willing and able to work interstate in a solo capacity providing critical services to parliamentary committees
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.
**Duty Statement**:
**Classification**:PSL 4/5
**Branch**:Digital Recording Services Branch
**Section**:Parliamentary Broadcasting
**Immediate supervisor**:Assistant Director, Parliamentary Broadcasting
- Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the PSL 4/5 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 1. Operate a range of television, audio and audio-visual (AV) facilities to support the proceedings of the Parliament.
- 2. Within established guidelines, provide televised and audio coverage of proceedings of chambers and committees (including interstate committees).
- 3. Develop a working knowledge of the range of services offered by the team and the session, as well as technique and approaches to support high quality customer service.
- 4. Provide support and/or relief to members of the team during periods of peak operational activities.
- 5. Undertake other duties as required to support the section.
- Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice._
**Selection Criteria**:
- 1. Ability to set up and operate, to the designated standard, a range of audio, projection, lighting and broadcast equipment in a live environment.
- 2. Knowledge of, and experience in, relevant video conferencing, streaming and live audio-visual production techniques.
- 3. Proven experience in a customer support role (customer service skills), combined with communication and interpersonal skills.
- 4. Capacity and willingness to suggest better ways of performing tasks.
- 5. Strong approach to, and focus on teamwork, with the capacity to operate effectively in an environment of fluctuating workloads and evolving priorities..
**How to apply**:
- Please upload your response to the selection criteria, noting that each criteria has a word limit of 500 words.
**Our purpose and values**:
- We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.
- Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia's parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.
- Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building's architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences - all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.
**What we can offer**:
- Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:
- access to flexible work arrangements
- ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
- a competitive remuneration package
- free secure underground parking
- free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
- on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.
**Salary**:
- Currently, the salary range for this position is $72,553 - $86,270 per annum.
**Conditions of Employment**:
- _Parliamentary Service Act 1999_ which include:
- **Australian citizenship** - to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
- **Security clearance