Job Description:

About the position

• Full-Time, Continuing position
• Melbourne (Bundoora) location
• Classification: HEO6 - Base salary from $96,878 + 17% superannuation
• Hybrid work model support

The Motion Designer & Editor sits within the Brand, Creative and Experience team and is responsible for producing high-quality video, motion graphics and animated content that brings the organisation’s brand storytelling to life. Working under the direction of the Production Manager and in collaboration with creative and marketing stakeholders, the role translates briefs and ideas into polished, on-brand outputs for campaigns, digital channels, social media, events and internal communications.

The role manages end-to-end motion and video production workflows, including concept development, editing, post-production, quality review, asset management and final delivery. It requires strong creative judgement, technical proficiency, the ability to manage multiple projects, and the capacity to provide specialist advice, identify service improvements, and contribute to an innovative and collaborative team culture.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Relevant degree, extensive motion design/video production experience, or an equivalent combination of knowledge, training and experience.
• Advanced technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with experience producing motion graphics and video content across digital, social, advertising and broadcast platforms.
• Strong creative judgement, including visual storytelling, typography in motion, pacing, design principles, and the ability to translate briefs into high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and deadlines, innovate, take responsibility for outcomes, and contribute positively to the team.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

PD - Motion Designer & Editor.pdf

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date resume; and
• Cover letter; and
• Responses to all Essential Criteria in a separate Word document

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.