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media software developer (contract role)
media technology

organisational environment

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is a unique international
arts facility and a feature attraction of Melbourne's iconic Federation Square.

ACMI celebrates and explores the cultural and creative richness of the
moving image in all its forms - film, television, games, new media and art.
Through a diverse and engaging program of award-winning major exhibitions,
film seasons, live events and creative education programs, ACMI brings
excellence and innovation in world film and digital media to Australia.

Since opening its doors in 2002, ACMI has rapidly developed a world-class
positioning based on an agenda of innovation and cultural leadership and
through extraordinary facilities including the world's largest dedicated
screen gallery, two state-of the-art cinema auditoria, an exclusive preview
theatrette and two live production studios.

Following the successful introduction of new program streams and visitor
facilities in 2006 07, ACMI is now undertaking an exciting redevelopment of
its entire ground floor to create a vibrant new permanent gallery and
exhibition charting the history and future of the moving image.

ACMI is a truly unique international institution and with the completion in
2009 of our new permanent free entry exhibition our positioning as a leading
centre of creative energy and cultural excellence will be realised. This
project is one of the most exciting and ambitious arts and film projects in
Australia and on completion will make a major mark on the international
galleries and design stage.

In a world first, this unique gallery, of boundary pushing design, will
celebrate the rich history and future of the moving image - and most
importantly for the first time the pioneering contribution of indigenous and
non-indigenous Australians to its evolution. It will be a rich resource for
cultural exchange, learning and entertainment, housed in a dynamic landmark
gallery that will challenge, surprise and engage.

Position Environment

The Media Software Developer reports to the Head of Media Technology and
will be responsible for the development of a key component of infrastructure
that will support the exhibition and other parts of ACMI's systems.

ACMI intends to develop a digital asset management (DAM) and delivery system
to provide core services for video on demand and digital asset control. This
is a green-field project and we are looking to open source the DAM's project
when completed. We are looking for an enthusiastic solo developer who can
not only produce solid systems but is comfortable developing software
rapidly in a dynamic environment.


key responsibilities

   1. Design, develop and implement an open source digital asset management
and delivery system, from the ground up.
   2. Work with the Head of Media Technology and other stakeholders to
identify and design the DAMS and video delivery solutions and organise the
development roadmap.
   3. Design, develop and implement a migration path and strategy from the
existing systems to the new DAMS and video delivery systems.
   4. Design, develop and implement prototyping and testing strategies.
   5. Document system architecture, component and application
implementation, and support documentation.

key selection criteria

   1. A Tertiary Qualification in Computer Science or equivalent and/or
sound experience in web application development, and experience developing
web interfaces in HTML/DHTML and JavaScript.
   2. Familiarity with Digital Video / Streaming media formats.
   3. Solid experience with SQL and RDBMS technologies: SQL Server, MySQL or
equivalent. An understanding of database design and familiarity with
database performance/tuning issues.
   4. Experience designing and implementing robust and reusable system
integrations, with excellent component and implementation documentation.
   5. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the
proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
   6. Excellent work organisation skills with the demonstrated capacity to
work autonomously in leading project delivery in a deadline driven
environment and to determine priorities in order to successfully manage
simultaneous projects and competing timelines.

other criteria

Knowledge and experience in a number of the following areas:

   1. Digital media asset management
   2. Use of open source tools and components
   3. Database programming: relational database design on SQL Server/MySQL
   4. Server-side tools, web services, client-side DHTML/JavaScript,
XML/XSL/XHTML/CSS
   5. UI development for web-based applications
   6. Experience with designing large-capacity media storage infrastructure
in a networked environment or working with SANs
   7. Working with audio/video codecs and compression: MPEG2, MPEG4/H.264,
QuickTime and Flash Video
   8. Video application programming
   9. Metadata standards: Knowledge of Dublin Core, MXF, EXIF, ID3 etc 

notes

   1. This Grade 4 position is offered on a limited duration full time basis
to 30 April 2009 with a salary in the range $62,112 to $70,477 per annum
plus statutory superannuation.
   2. Principal terms and conditions of employment are as prescribed in the
Australian Centre for the Moving Image Enterprise Agreement 2007-2009.
   3. The Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees applies to
all staff; the successful applicant will be required to comply with the
provisions of ACMI's Financial Code of Practice.
   4. Employment is subject to both evidence of the right to work in
Australia and a satisfactory National Police Records Check, the results of
which are limited to their relevance to the type of employment, and does not
take into account a spent criminal conviction.
   5. Any intellectual property and/or copyright invented or created by an
ACMI employee remains the property of ACMI unless otherwise agreed in
writing between the employee and ACMI.
   6. ACMI employees are required to take all reasonable and necessary
precautions to maintain the confidentiality of information regarding ACMI's
business, operations and systems, financial affairs and structures and
prevent its disclosure except when that information has entered the public
domain.
   7. ACMI is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages
diversity in the workforce.
   8. ACMI at Federation Square operates on a 7 day a week basis. As such
the successful applicant may be required to be in attendance at times other
than those prescribed as the ordinary hours of work.
   9. As ACMI evolves to meet changing needs, so will the roles required of
its staff. Accordingly, staff and applicants should be aware that this
document might not necessarily represent the full role that the occupant
will perform in the long term. This document is intended to provide an
overview of the incumbent's role at the date of advertisement. In addition
to this document, the specifics of the incumbent's role will be described in
the local work area and project plans, and in performance plans developed in
conjunction with the relevant supervisor as part of ACMI's performance
management process.
  10. ACMI takes a responsible view of Occupational Health and Safety and
all employees are expected to take reasonable care for their own health and
safety and of others affected by their actions at work.

Applications Close: Monday, November 03, 2008
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria and be submitted
together with a brief resume, as one attachment, to:
HR Department
ACMI
PO Box 14
Flinders Lane
Victoria 8009
Email [log in to unmask]

Thanks,


Michael Parry
Project Director
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
www.acmi.net.au

[direct phone] 61 3 8663 2301 [mobile] 0434 474 034 [fax] 61 3 8663 2275 
[email] [log in to unmask]
[street address] Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne
[postal address] PO Box 14, Flinders Lane VIC 8009, Australia

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