Technical Officer - Photography
Technical Officer - Photography
- Faculty of Humanities
- Perth, Western Australia
- Permanent Part Time
Date posted: 16/6/2026
- Part-time 0.8FTE ongoing role 5 or 4 days per week
- Generous leave entitlements
- A variety of salary packaging options available
Reference: 1609822
About the Role:
In this role, you will provide technical support for classes and student project work across the School’s photographic facilities, including studios, darkrooms and laboratories. You will guide students in the safe and effective use of equipment, processes and techniques, while supporting teaching, research and engagement activities. This role is also responsible for helping maintain safe, well-organised and fully functioning studio and teaching environments. Depending on your skills and experience, you may work across multiple facilities or locations within the Faculty to support operational needs and changing workloads.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide technical instruction and practical guidance to students during classes, including the safe use of tools, equipment and techniques.
- Conduct safety inductions and ensure staff and students follow health and safety requirements at all times.
- Prepare materials, facilities and resources in advance for teaching and research activities, ensuring they are organised and ready for use.
- Develop and update user guides, reference materials and relevant online resources.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures covering safety, hazardous substances, equipment and workspaces.
- Manage equipment loan processes.
- Work with academic staff to maintain class procedures and workbooks.
- Maintain general and specialist studios, workshops and equipment, including safety checks, servicing and repairs.
- Install, test, monitor, fault-find and repair equipment within the area.
- Carry out routine troubleshooting and basic equipment maintenance.
- Advise staff and students on purchasing equipment and consumables for teaching and research.
- Monitor stock levels, order materials, consumables and equipment, and participate in stocktakes.
- Participate in multi-skilling and professional development to keep technical knowledge current with advances in the discipline.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend changes to the line manager.
- Support Faculty initiatives and events such as open days, end-of-year exhibitions and design reviews.
- Use equipment booking systems to schedule resources fairly for students while supporting teaching and research needs.
- Undertake other duties reasonably required that are consistent with the responsibilities of the role.
Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:
- Technical support is provided for class activities and student project work associated with the photographic areas within the school, including photographic studios, darkrooms and laboratories.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the safe and efficient management and operation of photographic studios, including continuous and strobe lighting equipment and accessories.
- Operation and maintenance of photographic darkroom facilities.
- Operation and maintenance of digital photographic printers, and experience in large format printing.
- Facilitate and manage photographic equipment loans to staff and students.
- Facilitate and manage booking of studio spaces for staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience with MS office suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Adobe photo editing software, Photoshop and Lightroom
Role Requirements:
- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
- Part-time hours at 0.8FTE (30 hours per week) – To be discussed in interview
- 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 2025 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 - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
This Continuous G05 level role attracts a remuneration of $83,283 - $91,103 Pro-Rata + 17% superannuation.
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 outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) – 1 – 2 pages max
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. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST) Sunday 28th of June 2026.
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, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
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