"Senior Technical Specialist - Virtual Production"

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Senior Technical Specialist - Virtual Production

• Faculty of Humanities
• Perth, Western Australia
• Permanent Full Time

Date posted: 20/2/2026

• Permanent Full-Time Position
• $96,323 - $102,186 (G06) + 17% Superannuation
• Based on Bentley Campus WA

Reference Number: 1462814

About the Role:

The Senior Technical Specialist provides highly specialised technical support for teaching, learning and production activities within designated facilities. The role is responsible for the operation, maintenance and reliability of specialist technical systems, equipment and environments, ensuring students, staff and relevant external users have safe, consistent and effective access to professional-grade facilities, equipment and workflows that support contemporary teaching and learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

XR Technical Operations

• Design, implement and maintain advanced XR and real-time production environments supporting immersive, interactive and narrative content.
• Operate, configure and troubleshoot XR infrastructure, including game engines, real-time compositing, tracking and production control systems.
• Manage real-time data and rendering workflows, ensuring reliable synchronisation, colour management and multi-platform outputs.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues during live sessions, teaching and productions, minimising disruption and risk.

Resource and Operational Management

• Plan and allocate XR technical resources, including hardware, system configurations and processing capacity, within budget and policy constraints.
• Ensure studio readiness and system availability for scheduled teaching and production activities.
• Monitor system performance and advise on infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, software lifecycle management and emerging XR technologies.
• Coordinate and adapt production workflows, asset pipelines and delivery standards to meet University requirements.

Supervision, Training and Support

• Supervise and mentor casual and Earn While You Learn (EWYL) staff supporting XR systems and workstations.
• Deliver technical inductions and specialist guidance to students and academic staff on XR tools, engines and workflows.
• Support collaborative operations during peak teaching and production periods.

Documentation, Systems and Compliance

• Develop and maintain technical and training documentation for XR systems, workflows and best-practice standards.
• Ensure accurate use of booking, operational and asset management systems in line with governance requirements.

Safety, Risk and Professional Standards

• Apply occupational health and safety requirements and professional XR production standards across all activities.
• Ensure XR systems and equipment are safe, compliant and serviceable, participating in inspections, risk assessments and incident reporting.

Teaching, Production and Professional Contribution

• Provide technical support for teaching, student productions and approved XR projects, including occasional out-of-hours support.
• Work autonomously within policy frameworks, contributing to team initiatives, continuous improvement and evolving XR practices.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the scope and classification of the role.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered 
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction   

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.  For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/.

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume 
• Cover letter expressing interest and showcasing how your background aligns with the position - no more than two pages.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.  

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST) Thursday 26th of February 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.  

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.