Lecturer in Film and Television

Role type:Part Time(0.60FTE); Fixed termtill30 November2026
Faculty:FineArtsand Music
School:Victoria College oftheArts
Salary:Level B: $124656 - $148023p.a. plus 17% super

• Contribute to innovative curriculum development / Engage with industry partnerships / Inspire future filmmakers

• Apply now to lead transformative learning experiences in film and television fostering creative collaboration and industry engagement.

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging health and wellbeing programs discounted services and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Lecturer in the Master of Film and Television programme you will have the opportunity to develop and deliver high-quality learning experiences that inspire and shape the future of creative screen production in Australia. You will engage with industry professionals contribute to curriculum development and support students in their creative endeavours ensuring compliance with discipline standards and fostering a collaborative learning environment

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Innovative Teaching: Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars support student productions and provide mentorship and feedback.

• Develop Curriculum: Create high-quality subject materials coordinate subjects and contribute to curriculum development.

• Engage with Industry: Foster partnerships with external networks and contribute to professional practice in creative industries.

• Participate in Leadership: Engage in programme planning faculty meetings and outreach activities promoting diversity and inclusion.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a practising filmmaker with over five years of experiencepossessinga deep understanding of screen production creative collaboration and industry trends ready to inspire and mentor students in a dynamic academic environment.

You may also:

• Be an established film and television practitioner with a minimum of five years of professional experience.

• Possess a strong understanding of contemporary Australian screen industry practices and international comparisons.

• Have experience in teaching filmmaking at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels focusing on practice-led pedagogy.

• Demonstrate effective communication strategies and skills with a capacity to manage and supervise staff.

• Be willing to engage actively with university planning processes and industry partnerships.

For furtherinformationplease refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team Victorian College of the Arts

The VCA is known internationally as a leading tertiary institution for artistic invention. It has a proventrack recordof developing the change-makers of the future asevidencedby the achievements of its alumni. The VCA today offers a unique range of programs across the visual arts performing arts and media taught by staff who are experts in their fields.

The VCA is co-located with the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music on the University of Melbournes Southbank campus in the heart of Melbournes Arts Precinct. We respectfully acknowledge the people of the Boonwurrung and theWoiWurrung who have danced their dances sung their songs and lived their culture on this land for tens of thousands of years.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences.Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

Werecommitted to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support providing reasonable adjustmentsthroughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Forassistance please contactKim Groizard onor at(subject: Recruitment Adjustments).Contact details for other enquiriesare locatedat the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) isfor all positions. If successfulwellguide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you please apply withthe following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)