Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Employment Type: Full Time
About the opportunities
As Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulator and financial intelligence unit, AUSTRAC is responsible for detecting, deterring and disrupting criminal exploitation of the Australian financial system, to protect the Australian community from serious and organised crime.
AUSTRAC’s unique value is our dual, interconnected regulation and intelligence functions, and our collaboration with industry and government partners in working towards the vision of a financial system free from criminal abuse. AUSTRAC’s regulation hardens the financial sector against criminal exploitation, while our intelligence provides crucial information to national security and law enforcement partners.
The primary role of Industry Education and Outreach is to engage with AUSTRAC's reporting entities to promote understanding of the AML/CTF Act and associated financial crime risks.
As the Multimedia Education Officer, you will support the development and delivery of engaging, accessible education content across a variety of platforms.
Working under the guidance of the Specialist, you will assist with planning, and producing high-quality digital education products that meet audience needs, accessibility requirements, and government standards.
As the Multimedia Education Specialist, you will lead the design, filming, editing, and delivery of engaging and accessible education products, such as videos, animations, and podcasts.
You will work in a multi-disciplinary team in close collaboration with subject matter experts. You will be responsible for ensuring multimedia products meet audience needs, accessibility requirements, and government standards.
What are we looking for
While we are looking for these capabilities, we consider transferrable skills and encourage applicants who embody AUSTRAC's culture and values to apply.
Multimedia Education Officer
- Support Multimedia Content Production - Use established multimedia tools and techniques to assist with the development of digital learning products.
- Produce Accessible Digital Products - Apply established design and accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG, Digital Service Standard) under supervision.
- Qualifications - Qualifications in instructional design, education, multimedia production, or a related field will be highly regarded. Candidates with broad skills across videography, animation, podcasting, and instructional design are particularly encouraged to apply.
Multimedia Education Specialist
- Apply Specialist Animation and Design Expertise - Use established multimedia tools and techniques to assist with the development of digital learning products and maintain awareness of relevant multimedia tools and systems and apply them appropriately.
- Produce Accessible Digital Products - Apply established design and accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG, Digital Service Standard) under supervision and help adapt content for use across different platforms and audiences.
- Qualifications - Qualifications in film, broadcasting, video production, audio engineering, communications and media, graphic design, education, or a related field will be highly regarded. Candidates with a broad range of skills across videography, animation, and podcasting are particularly encouraged to apply.
Key Duties
The Multimedia Education Officer, under general direction from the Specialist, is responsible for:
- Supporting the design and development of user-focused, accessible digital learning content, such as e-learning modules, videos, animations, and podcasts.
- Working with subject matter experts to assist in scoping, storyboarding and preparing multimedia content that meets learning objectives.
- Contributing to the coordination of small tasks or components of larger projects, including tracking timelines and maintaining documentation.
- Applying multimedia and accessibility to ensure content quality and consistency.
- Assisting in the review and evaluation of digital products and helping identify areas for improvement.
- Ensuring brand, style and accessibility guidelines are applied appropriately across multimedia content.
The Multimedia Education Specialist, under general direction from the Manager, is responsible for:
- Designing, recording, filming, editing and producing high-quality, user-centred, and accessible education products based on content or scripts provided by subject matter experts, for use by external audiences.
- Providing specialist advice on multimedia design, along with technical and creative input to support the pre-production process.
- Completing post-production tasks, including audio and video editing, motion graphics, colour grading, media encoding, and platform delivery.
- Managing technical production requirements, including the operation of microphones and cameras, lighting setup, and sound recording.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, collaborating with subject matter experts to gather feedback and refine materials.
- Ensuring all content is consistent with AUSTRAC’s Brand Guide and complies with Australian Government policies and accessibility standards.
- Applying creativity and innovation to multimedia products, ensuring they are tailored to the intended audience, communication objectives, delivery channels, and AUSTRAC’s overall brand and purpose.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this role you:
- Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
- Will need to undertake AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.
- Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing Baseline Security Clearance
Affirmative Measures
This vacancy is also being advertised under Affirmative Measures, to apply under Affirmative Measures you must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. For more information, please visit the APSC Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
To be eligible to apply under Affirmative Measures provisions:
- Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
- Provide evidence that you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
*Please indicate in your application if you are applying under Affirmative Measures, by ticking the relevant box in the application form.
Why AUSTRAC?
Flexible, hybrid work environment: We are committed to providing flexibility in working arrangements to recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments of employees outside of work. AUSTRAC currently operates under a hybrid work arrangement.
Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.
Employer of Choice: We have a strong reputation as an Employer of Choice, renowned for our exceptional work culture and outstanding employee census results which highlight our dedication to creating a positive and engaging environment.
Closing Date
Applications close at 11:30 pm on 31 August 2025
For enquiries, please contact: Emma Salik at Emma.Salik@austrac.gov.au