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Senior Programs Administrator

Established in 1972, the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) is South Australia’s leading screen authority and investment body, supporting the development, growth and promotion of the state’s screen production sector. As the most experienced screen agency in Australia the SAFC focuses on supporting and championing South Australian screen businesses and supporting South Australian screen production across films, TV series, video games and more, offering innovative funding incentives and providing world-class production facilities.

The SAFC seeks to appoint a highly proficient and motivated Administrator to play a pivotal role overseeing the efficient, accurate and timely administration of Production and Development programs and activities.

Reporting to the Head of Production and Development (P&D), responsibilities include:

  • Oversee P&D systems and resources to meet Business Plan objectives and the effective delivery of program milestones;
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of programs and activities, including administering grant funding and rebate programs relating to screen industry development initiatives;
  • Document, update, implement and drive improvement in P&D systems and procedures;
  • Oversee and administer industry Partnership and Stakeholder Agreements;
  • Identify and oversee training requirements for P&D staff;
  • Administer travel programs, workshops, events, and external stakeholder meetings;
  • Draft board papers, Government reports, and other documentation;
  • Manage assessment and processing tasks for specific P&D Programs;
  • Manage the evaluation process for SAFC funds and programs within the P&D team.

Applications are sought from versatile, enthusiastic and highly organised professionals with demonstrated experience in a comparably diverse and dynamic administrative support role. A positive, calm and focused approach, meticulous attention to detail, high level verbal and written communication skills and warmth, diplomacy and a sense of fun are all essential qualities sought. Digitally savvy, you’ll have a curious mindset, be highly proactive and regularly use your initiative to problem solve. Experience in grants administration and supporting financial/budget reporting will be highly regarded.

How to apply

Visit henderconsulting.com.au for a job and person specification and to submit your application, which should include a cover letter and CV uploaded as one PDF document.

Confidential enquiries are welcome to Bernie Dyer and Andrew Reed on (08) 8100 8827.

Diversity and Flexibility Statement

The SAFC promotes diversity and flexible ways of working. First Nations peoples, Deaf and disabled applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role, noting that the role is a full-time role and presence in the office will be important for developing relationships with team members and overseeing program tasks. A trial of flexible work arrangements may be considered following successful completion of probation (six months), subject always to business needs.

Professional Opportunities

Although the SAFC isn’t involved in the hiring of crew, talent or extras on productions, our Professional Opportunities page regularly lists opportunities for South Australian screen professionals available on SAFC supported productions.

Please note that employment opportunities on productions are managed by the relevant productions.

The SAFC will also issue call outs via the Professional Opportunities page on a project by project basis for SAFC supported initiatives such as Professional Crew Attachments and Targeted Diversity Attachments.

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Work Experience

The SAFC is unable to offer work experience places.

Our Adelaide Studios Screen Creatives directory lists companies in the film, television and digital media industries based at the SAFC’s Adelaide Studios. You are welcome to contact relevant production companies directly regarding work experience opportunities they may offer.

Main image: Adelaide Studios, photo by Kelly Barnes

Behind the scenes of Deadly Family Portraits: Crombie Crew (2019).

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Image: Behind the scenes of Deadly Family Portraits: Crombie Crew (2019)