Manager, Production

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This fantastic opportunity will work with the Director, Production APAC and DTG Theatrical team, including Company Management based at the theatre, to deliver successful productions, by executing and managing all production requirements as necessary. This role will also work closely with the New York Theatrical Production Team.

Areas of responsibility:

• Manage the budget tracking for productions, including all production, operating, and move budgets. As required, approve costs for payment.
• Manage & negotiate employment contracts for cast (adult and child), touring crew and musicians.
• Manage & negotiate casual crew contracting both for the pre-production and operating period of the production.
• Assist with the scheduling and time-line requirements for productions including long view production strategy. Manage the updating of schedules as required.
• Manage external event/functions. including opening night parties, red-carpet events, and invitation and gift lists
• Oversee the organisation and delivery of Auditions.
• Work with the Marketing and the CSR teams regarding accessible performances plus any other production related CSR initiatives and manage the delivery of these from a production perspective.
• Oversee all production PR related activity and as required, manage the delivery.
• Work with the Company Management team to accurately deliver the weekly production payroll for approval.
• Maintain relationships with key industrial relations partners and keep up to date with key changes in legislation as advised by these partners.
• Work with the Director, Production APAC to negotiate the updating of union agreements, Company policies and procedures and ensure that employment contracts are current and updated accordingly.
• Work with Company Management and Child Employment departments to ensure all regulations are met for the safe employment of children in productions, and that all required reporting is undertaken in a timely manner.
• Oversee new employee onboarding process for Creative and Production personnel across all self-produced and licensed productions, including contract creation and hiring as required.
• Working closely liaise with the HR Team to ensure their visibility, including but not limited to: Employee onboarding, WorkCover, visa applications, employee contracts and industrial legislation.
• Vendor relationship management This includes the ability to establish new relationships.
• Manage the editing, proofing & approving of DTG programs.
• Manage and approve all license requests that come via MTI
• Act as Company Manager on new projects in the months/weeks before Company Management teams are hired.
• Other management projects as assigned.

Budget Management

• Work with the Production Executive to ensure accurate and timely raising of Purchase Orders, GR’s and invoices for payment.
• Work with Director, Production APAC to create production, transfer and operating budgets.
• Manage the tracking and variances of budgets.
• Work with the Director, Production APAC and the Technical Director on approving and purchasing requirements for the set-up and ongoing running of productions.
• Supervise the payment of Fees to Creatives across productions.
• Supervise the cost recovery process with licensee partners.

Other

• Provide flexibility in work hours in peak periods and accessibility from time to time outside work hours.
• interstate and international travel, evening and weekend work as required.

Ideal Experience:

• Proven management skills, including management of external vendors/partners.
• Knowledge of creative process in live theatre and proven ability to manage personnel.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the theatre industry with experience working in a producing office or in Company Management
• Excellent time management and organisation skills to ensure all priorities and multiple deadlines are met.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task in a hectic work environment with competing demands.
• Effective and discrete communicator, able to manage confidential information.
• Pro-active, a self-starter who is able to work without daily supervision.
• Strong Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Logical and lateral thinker
• A strong team player who contributes to an environment that embraces collaboration, innovation and excellence.
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal and interpersonal.

Additional Information:

The Walt Disney Company can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing **************@disney.com.

This is unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination then apply now!

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.