3D Computer Graphics Infrastructure - Senior Project Officer UNSW

• Employment Type: Continuing FullTime 35hour week)
• Remuneration Level 7: $110073 $Superannuation
• Location: Paddington NSW (the successful candidate will be required to work fulltime on campus)
• Belong to a vibrant campus community where dreamers are doers.

Why The Role Matters:

The 3DXLab a highperformance research lab at the heart of the UNSW Art & Design campus in Paddington houses a range of worldclass immersive technologies including a 3D volumetric video capture arena VR and XR platforms and realtime cylinder screen display technologies. These resources provide opportunities for UNSW researchers and industry collaboration in fields such as media arts aviation science and health education biomedical visualisation VFX game art and 3D animation.

The 3D Graphics Infrastructure Senior Project Officer will actively manage the research labs hardware and systems components ensuring they are uptodate and operational. This role also supports research projects leads demonstrator tours manages and updates the assets registry and aid in the development of realtime 3D graphics research projects.

Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Lead the development support testing and deployment of the 3DXLabs realtime capabilities. This includes highend visualisation display systems 3D volumetric captures systems a XR hardware and software server infrastructure with a mix of Apple OS Windows and Linux computers.
• Oversee the installation maintenance and optimization of hardware system components within the facility. Manage purchasing decisions vendor selection and budgeting to ensure costeffective solutions as needed.
• Develop refine and maintain comprehensive scripts documentation user guides and the software components driving the hardware systems.
• Oversee and support the delivery of 3DXLab projects and initiatives ensuring alignment with operational and strategic goals. Ensure project milestones are achieved in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with project goals.
• Manage and lead daytoday project support including contributing to the planning delivery and the evaluation of the projects
• Assess and mitigate project dependencies risks issues change requests and financials and work with the project team to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.
• Coordinate adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure projects are managed within a defined consistent and proven set of rules for project development and implementation.
• Partner with the Project Team and key stakeholders to monitor and report on progress of projects; and contribute to identifying problems and proposing possible solutions.
• Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders both internal and external to the project and facilitate 3DXLab engagement events.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• Qualifications in Computer Science Engineering or a relevant field of study or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education training and experience.
• Proven desktop and server support experience with knowledge of Windows Linux and Apple environments.
• Proven experience working with a range of computer systems and applications including 3D realtime visualisation/graphics hardware XR hardware and software CGI rendering and server infrastructure.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
  
  

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17 Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)
  
  

For further details on the benefits please visit to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Sunday 4^th May 2025 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the Skills and Experience mentioned in the advert (no more than 1 page).


Get in Touch:

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have questions about the role please contact John McGhee at

If you have questions about the recruitment process please contactAllyssar Hamoud at

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender sexual orientation cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.