AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY (AR/VR) SPECIALIST

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1 AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY (AR/VR) SPECIALIST BRANCH/UNIT TEAM LOCATION CLASSIFICATION/GRADE/BAND POSITION NO. TAFE Digital Digital Learning Lab Armidale TWL9 TBA ANZSCO CODE PCAT CODE TBA TAFE Website 1. ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT TAFE NSW s purpose is to skill the workforce of the future. It is Australia's leading provider of vocational education and training with over 500,000 annual enrolments and a proud history for setting the benchmark for quality service. As the NSW public provider, it supports the NSW Government's priority to grow skills for the economy and jobs of tomorrow. Critically, TAFE NSW plays a vital role in providing vocational education in rural and regional NSW, and job training pathways for the most vulnerable in the community. TAFE NSW offers the best of campus-based delivery as well as flexible, online and work-based learning. The TAFE NSW values of Customer First, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence guide our team in strengthening communities, delivering world-class training for our students and producing job ready graduates for employers. The operating environment for TAFE NSW is dynamic as we leverage our scale, expertise, passion and reputation to meet the rapidly changing VET landscape. TAFE NSW is committed to its students and customers and the role it plays in changing lives and opening up opportunities through learning. 2. POSITION PURPOSE The Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Specialist is the key subject matter expert in current and future AR and VR technology at TAFE NSW. The AR/VR Specialist will undertake research and test emerging opportunities within TAFE Digital to develop AR and VR components to enhance the digital learning experience using innovative tools and technologies. Last Updated: October 2017 Version 1 Page 1 of 5

2 3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Research, design, test, develop, and create VR experiences for integration into TAFE Digital teaching and learning resources. 2. Collaborate with the TAFE Digital Team on internal design, reviews, demonstrations and external communications regarding VR and AR technology. 3. Work with clients, and internal teams to design and enhance teaching and learning resources and solutions for TAFE NSW, facilitating increased business efficiency and optimising the cost of operations. 4. Create unique and compelling 3D environments and scenarios for VR scenes that will help the Digital Design Team to evaluate various aspects of vehicle design, including UI/UX, sound, actions, lighting, various driving situations, autonomous driving, etc. 5. Expand the TAFE NSW AR/VR suite and capacity by evaluating various AR/VR system related technologies for potential integration to TAFE Digital resources. 6. Define, promote and utilise best practices for mixed reality capabilities. 7. Serve as a subject matter expert to others seeking to utilise VR and AR technologies to automate and streamline existing manual business processes. 8. Interact with the global academic and business community to develop new techniques. 9. Prepare and present analysis, methods and results to non-expert personnel, management team and technical experts throughout different projects. 10. Reflect TAFE NSW s values in the way you work and abide by policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment. 11. Place the customer at the centre of all decision making. 12. Work with the Line Manager to develop and review meaningful performance management and development plans. 4. KEY CHALLENGES Balancing operational demands given the need to manage resource development whilst also delivering on day to day priorities. Managing internal relationships and competing priorities. Developing and implementing innovative approaches to resource development. Accessing project team members with appropriate and relevant technical skills. Ensuring technical knowledge and expertise is maintained and continually improved to ensure relevance and suitability to support product development in a dynamic environment. 5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS WHO WHY Internal Innovation Team Manager Receive leadership direction and advice. Regular information exchange and to proactively provide advice regarding service innovation and delivery. Last Updated: October 2017 Version 1 Page 2 of 5

3 Digital Design and Product Management Teams Engage in collaborative research and development of cutting-edge online learning products. Head of Education and Skills Teams Head Teachers and Teachers across Skills Teams Collaborate on innovative approaches to learning and teaching resource development and resolving challenges around competing priorities and resource allocation. Engage resources for the production of teaching and learning resources as well as sharing of information and resources. External Relevant industry bodies and sources of information Ensure up to date knowledge is maintained and accessible. 6. POSITION DIMENSIONS Reporting Line: Innovation Team Manager Direct Reports: Nil Indirect Reports: Nil Financial delegation: TBA Budget/Expenditure: TBA Decision Making: Makes decisions, using good judgment, expertise and knowledge, under limited guidance from more senior staff, on tasks/assignments with considerable complexity and sensitivity. Matters requiring a higher level of approval are referred to the Reporting Line Manager. 7. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. 2. Ability to address and meet focus capabilities as stated in the Position Description. 8. CAPABILITIES Below is the full list of capabilities and the level required for this role as per the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework. The capabilities in bold are the focus capabilities for this role. Refer to the next section for further information about the focus capabilities. Last Updated: October 2017 Version 1 Page 3 of 5

4 Capability levels are as follows and reflect a progressive increase in complexity and skill: Foundational > > > > Highly CAPABILITY GROUP NAME LEVEL Display Resilience & Courage Act with Integrity Manage Self Value Diversity Communicate Effectively Commit to Customer Service Work Collaboratively Influence and Negotiate Deliver Results Plan And Prioritise Think and Solve Problems Demonstrate Accountability Finance Technology Procurement and Contract Management Project Management FOCUS CAPABILITIES The focus capabilities for the Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Specialist are the capabilities in which occupants must demonstrate immediate competence. The behavioural indicators provide examples of the types of behaviours that would be expected at that level and should be reviewed in conjunction with the position s key accountabilities. NSW Public Sector Focus Capabilities Group and Capability Level Behavioural Indicators Personal Attributes Display Resilience and Courage Relationships Work Collaboratively Be flexible, show initiative and respond quickly when situations change. Give frank and honest feedback/advice. Listen when ideas are challenged, seek to understand the nature of the criticism and respond constructively. Raise and work through challenging issues and seek alternatives. Keep control of own emotions and stay calm under pressure and in challenging situations. Build a culture of respect and understanding across the organisation. Recognise outcomes which resulted from effective collaboration between teams. Build co-operation and overcome barriers to information sharing and communication and collaboration across the organisation and cross government. Facilitate opportunities to engage and collaborate with external stakeholders to develop joint solutions. Last Updated: October 2017 Version 1 Page 4 of 5

5 Group and Capability Level Behavioural Indicators Relationships Influence and Negotiate Results Think and Solve Problems Business Enablers Technology Business Enablers Project Management Negotiate from an informed and credible position. Lead and facilitate productive discussions with staff and stakeholders. Encourage others to talk, share and debate ideas to achieve a consensus. Recognise and explain the need for compromise. Influence others with a fair and considered approach and sound arguments. Show sensitivity and understanding in resolving conflicts and differences. Manage challenging relations with internal and external stakeholders. Pre-empt and minimise conflict. Research and analyse information and make recommendations based on relevant evidence. Identify issues that may hinder completion of tasks and find appropriate solutions. Be willing to seek out input from others and share own ideas to achieve best outcomes. Identify ways to improve systems or processes which are used by the team/unit. Show commitment to the use of existing and deployment of appropriate new technologies in the workplace. Implement appropriate controls to ensure compliance with information and communications security and use policies. Maintain a level of currency regarding emerging technologies and how they might be applied to support business outcomes. Seek advice from appropriate technical experts to leverage information, communication and other technologies to achieve business outcomes. Implement and monitor appropriate records, information and knowledge management systems protocols, and policies. Prepare clear project proposals and define scope and goals in measurable terms. Establish performance outcomes and measures for key project goals, and define monitoring, reporting and communication requirements. Prepare accurate estimates of costs and resources required for more complex projects. Communicate the project strategy and its expected benefits to others. Monitor the completion of project milestones against goals and initiate amendments where necessary. Evaluate progress and identify improvements to inform future projects. Last Updated: October 2017 Version 1 Page 5 of 5