Junior Production Coordinator Attachment Opportunity on upcoming documentary series

A Junior Production Coordinator Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming observational documentary series, to be produced for SBS by WA production company Smashing Films. Applications close Tuesday, 18 April 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.

About the attachment

Role: Junior Production Coordinator Attachment
Dates: Monday, 24 April – Friday, 30 June 2023
Location: Perth, WA. Some interstate travel may be required at the cost of the production company.
Production Company: Smashing Films

The successful candidate will complete 10 consecutive weeks on a documentary series; as a paid Junior Production Coordinator Attachment under the expert guidance of the Line Producer, Tamsin McArdle where they will:

• Gain a meaningful understanding of the fundamentals of the production process from the viewpoint of the Production Office.
• Gain an understanding of the skills and responsibilities needed to coordinate a documentary series.
• Gain understanding on planning, scheduling, creating call sheets and WH&S requirements.

The production will provide accommodation, travel and per diems costs to the Attachment should the opportunity to support the production on location arise.

Screenwest encourages applications from Western Australians from underrepresented and/or diverse groups, appropriate to the roles. The WA screen industry recognises diversity as differences in:

• gender;
• age;
• Indigenous identity;
• cultural and linguistic diversity (CaLD);
• disability;
• sexuality and gender identities (LGBTQI+);
• location (including urban communities and remote regions), and
• socio-economic status.

If the right candidate cannot be found for these roles, the attachment’s may be offered in another department.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

In addition to the requirements in the Screenwest Crew Attachment Guidelines and Terms of Trade, the successful applicant will possess:

• A genuine interest in a career within the screen industry.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills
• A positive attitude with a strong work ethic and shows initiative

How to Apply

The full guidelines and applications materials are available on the Crew Attachment Program page on the Screenwest website.

All program guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Screenwest Terms of Trade.

Applications close Tuesday, 18 April 2023 at 5:00pm AWST – submit via SmartyGrants below.

Program Contact

To talk to someone about this opportunity, applicants should contact:

Gabrielle Cole, Production Attraction & Services Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2117
E: gabrielle.cole@screenwest.com.au

www.screenwest.com.au

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