Audio Visual Officer - Editor (Melbourne)

Overview Work Type: Fixed-term
- Full-time Salary: $81,496
- $90,227 Grade: VPS 3 Occupation: Other Location: Melbourne
- CBD and Inner Metro suburbs Reference: VG/OPP/CS/1925124 Apply your technical expertise where it matters. As an AV Officer, you will edit and format crucial audiovisual evidence for court using advanced non-linear systems (Avid/Adobe), manage specialized AV hardware, and deliver vital training on courtroom technologies to prosecutors and judicial staff. Audio Visual Officer
- Editor. Full time, fixed term position until August 2027. Applications close on 11:59pm Tuesday 9 June 2026. About the role: As an Audio Visual Officer
- Editor, you will play a crucial role in the Victorian justice system by managing, editing, and preparing vital audiovisual evidence for court. Working within a specialized team, you will ensure evidence is court-compatible, support cutting-edge courtroom technologies like the Electronic Jury Book system, and help guide legal teams, prosecutors, and judicial staff on how to best utilize prosecution technology. Key Responsibilities:
- Evidence Preparation: Identify, convert, ingest, and edit AV evidence using non-linear editing systems to ensure seamless, court-compatible delivery (DVD-Video/agnostic MP4).
- Technology Training: Support the delivery and training of the Electronic Jury Book system, providing guidance to prosecution, defense, and judicial staff.
- Systems Support: Assist the AV Technical Specialist in configuring and maintaining specialized OPP-AV computing hardware, software, and automated publishing systems.
- Event & Court Setup: Set up and dismantle AV equipment across the office and various court locations, including conference rooms, remote link rooms, and video productions.
- Continuous Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends and advancements introduced by Victoria Police and external stakeholders to continuously improve team workflows. About You : To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience operating non-linear editing workstations—specifically Avid Media Composer, Adobe Photoshop, Root6 Technologies Content Agent, and Rimage automated publishing systems. Familiarity with Avid Interplay and Mosyle MDM software is highly regarded.
- Well-developed communication skills with the ability to confidently liaise with, train, and provide clear technical advice to a diverse range of stakeholders (OPP staff, senior management, Prosecutors, counsel, and police).
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet strict court deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- A proven track record of working effectively and cooperatively within a small, specialized technical team.
- A proactive attitude toward developing personal skills, refining system processes, and exploring new workflows. About Us: The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting serious criminal prosecutions across Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Our team, consisting of over 475 skilled professionals, supports the work of the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and Crown Prosecutors. We strive to be a criminal justice system leader and a dynamic organisation, continually adapting to deliver effective outcomes for our people and the community. At the heart of the criminal justice system are people – practitioners and the community we serve. Our vision is to lead in legal excellence, fostering an innovative, supportive setting with a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence. : Applications must contain a resume and cover letter. You will be required to complete the online Key Selection Criteria questions located on the last page of the online application form. A separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required. Applications close on 11.59pm Day Tuesday 9 June 2026. In accordance with the VPS re cruitment process all candidates are required to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration. Further information is available on the VPSC website: The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment. Applications close Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 27 May 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qqs9p