Salary: AFTRS Academic 2, Tier 2 ($117,386 pro-rata) + 15.4% super, and excellent benefits. Close Date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 7 December 2025 11:59pm. Late applications cannot be accepted. Job Sharing: We are flexible with job-sharing arrangements. We are looking for either: One person to work 4 days per week, or Two people to job share, each working 2 days per week. AFTRS is the national screen and audio school – the only Australian education institution to consistently make The Hollywood Reporter‘s prestigious annual list of the top film schools in the world. Working hand-in-hand with the screen and broadcast industries, AFTRS is a global centre of excellence that delivers the highest level of screen and audio education, training and research across Australia. About the Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer of Editing to join our BA team within the Teaching & Learning division. Under the general direction of the Discipline Lead, this role will teach to a high level across courses in areas of expertise in accordance with Approved Curriculum, providing input and expertise to support the Discipline Lead in the development and improvement of curriculum, subject outlines, learning outcomes and assessment tasks. This role will provide mentoring and academic support to students to support student progression. Key Accountabilities: Teaching: - Under the direction of the Discipline Lead, teach students in courses in accordance with the Approved Curriculum, AFTRS Student Handbook, BA Production Manual and AFTRS Teaching and Learning Plan to achieve approved learning outcomes. - Assess students in accordance with the Approved Curriculum and AFTRS Assessment Policy, including input of assessment grades and feedback into the Learning Management System, so they are available to students within the required timeframe. - Fulfil the number of teaching, tutorial / mentoring and assessment days agreed annually with the school and in accordance with the agreed workload. - Provide mentoring and academic support to students within your subjects. - Maintain effective communication aligned with strategic and program operational goals with students throughout the semester. - Refer student requests for special consideration, issues relating to academic progression, reports of academic misconduct and other student related matters to the Discipline Lead. - Ensure all relevant administrative work is completed, including timely response to student emails and attendance and participation in relevant course and discipline meetings. - Engage with AFTRS key Education Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. - Create and maintain culturally and psychologically safe working and learning environments. Subject & Academic Quality: - Contribute to the design and development of subject outlines, lesson plans, teaching materials and learning assets in accordance with the program framework. - Ensure all teaching materials (outlines, lesson plans, teaching assets) are prepared, available for review and approval, distributed (online and other) and archived as required. - Advise the Discipline Lead immediately of any curriculum related issues. - Ensure clear outcomes for academic progression, including: - Assess student assignments and monitor student progress in accordance with the Guidelines for Managing Assessment. - Identify students at risk of failing and refer them to relevant support in a timely manner as per Guidelines for Managing Assessment. - Communicate relevant information in a timely manner to students, using approved communication templates to ensure clarity around assessments, including contacting students as a result of late assessments, non-submission, deduction of marks and / or extensions. General: - There may be a requirement to undertake tasks outside the scope of the responsibilities listed to support the organisation. AFTRS will engage in a conversation should these tasks arise. - Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. - Developing, scoping, proposing changes to curriculum. About you – You Have: - Qualifications: Ability to meet the requirements of the Academic Employees Qualifications Policy (page 3). - Please seek advice from the HR Officer if unsure of eligibility under this policy. - Teaching Experience: Relevant teaching experience in the discipline area. - Industry Experience: Demonstrated professional experience in the Editing industry, including production experience and relevant broadcast credits, and the ability to draw on current networks across the Australian Screen and Broadcast sector to enrich the program and provide opportunities for students. - Professional Experience: The position will be teaching into the Rhythm & Juxtaposition subject in addition to some teaching into the production subjects and therefore must also have: - Experience in narrative, drama and feature editing. - Experience with After Effects, motion effects and VFX. - Expert skill in AVID, Adobe Premier Pro, DaVinci and After Effects software. - Time Management Skills: Ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines in a demanding environment. - Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills, adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way. - Collaborative Skills: Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively in a team. - Safe Work Environments: Experience in fostering culturally and psychologically safe learning and work environments. Please note: The successful candidate will be required to: - Provide identification documents to verify their indefinite and unrestricted Right to Work in Australia - Provide evidence of academic qualifications - Undertake a Working with Children Check As a creative organisation, we understand the importance of offering flexible working to support your own creativity, wellbeing, and balance. We will genuinely consider applications for job share and part time working. We also support working from home and flexible working hours. Please apply here: https://candidate.aurion.cloud/aftrs/production/vacancies/2912493556742698~1/edit