A Principal Technical Officer (Multimedia) is mainly deployed on (a) researching, planning and developing multimedia, learning technologies and e-Learning training systems and materials, and managing related projects; (b) promoting greater use of multimedia, learning technologies and e-Learning, and providing advice and training in these areas; (c) managing the outsourcing of multimedia, learning technologies and e-Learning production; (d) planning, preparing, procuring and controlling the issue of training materials; (e) controlling multimedia production equipment and conducting periodic inspections; and (f) supervising staff and managing resources. (Note: May be required to work irregular hours and perform outdoor duties.)

Candidates should have (a) a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Information Technology or Multimedia from a Hong Kong polytechnic/polytechnic university or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/technical college/technical institute, or equivalent; (b) 8 years' working experience in production and development of learning technologies or e-learning training materials; (c) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [see Note (1)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and (d) be able to communicate in Chinese and English.