Team Leader, Digital Media Production and Design

Reference number: 25722
Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
Remuneration: $158,080 to $165,606 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $133,579 to $139,939 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
Location: Kelvin Grove
Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Team Leader, Digital Media Production and Design to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Team Leader, Digital Media Production and Design blends together traditional media production and content creation innovation. The role works with creatives, technical production experts and a range of QUT clients to deliver media production services which showcase education and research experiences across QUT. The Team Leader, Digital Media Production and Design considers emerging technology in the content creation landscape to enable media production and raise digital media literacy in Academic and Professional staff. The role will blend creative, technical and delivery skills, while supporting Academics in creating educational and research experiences for students and the QUT community. This role is responsible for prioritising workloads across the team and managing the competing priorities that can occur. As the Team Leader you will establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders that develop trust and ensure reliable and accurate information can be gathered and distilled into business needs to identify fit-for-purpose solution options. This position reports to the Associate Director, Education and Research for career planning, development, and performance expectations.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services. DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy

What you need to succeed

Education and training equivalent to postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in managing media delivery or learning environments in a complex educational and research environment.
Proven leadership ability with experience in cultivating a dynamic agile team culture focused at achieving organisational goals and applying development strategies that ensure the team has the relevant skills to respond to business needs.
Demonstrated experience in conceptualising and designing content creation spaces that leverage technology and media to enhance student engagement.
Proven knowledge of content creation space design principles and the ability to translate stakeholder requirements into effective spatial and technological solutions which support effective media production of learning experiences.
Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including academics, administrators, learning designers, and technical staff
Demonstrated passion for exploring new ideas and experimenting with emerging technologies to create more engaging and effective experiences in rapidly changing environments.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

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Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

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Job opens: 08-Dec-2025

Applications Close: 21-Dec-2025 at 11.30pm