Production Manager

City Recital Hall is seeking a pragmatic and accomplished Production Manager to lead the technical event delivery on all our world-class contemporary and classical music performances and corporate events. This crucial role involves overseeing and leading the preliminary discussions and production meetings to delivering the event on the day to facilitate bringing the artist’s vision to the stage. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless and consistent execution of technical event delivery at City Recital Hall. This includes, expertise, and support to our Event Management team, Venue hire, CRHP Producer and the Head of Technical. 

To be considered for this position you should possess:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in production management in the music, performing arts or festivals sectors.
• Project management skills including demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills, and the ability to manage several events and projects simultaneously, while meeting strict deadlines with forward planning.
• Advanced ability to draft technical drawings and stage plans in VectorWorks, AutoCAD (or equivalent drawing program).
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing event production budgets.
• Exceptional team leadership ability in a complex work environment, including conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Competency across theatrical staging equipment, lighting, audio visual and communications systems.
• Understanding of WH&S systems and processes and writing and interpreting risk assessments.
• Sound decision making and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace that genuinely cares about our people. Benefits include a competitive salary, staff Wellbeing Days, access to concert tickets, salary sacrifice, an openness to flexible working arrangements, and a central CBD location well serviced by public transport. We encourage all applications; especially those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultures and people with a disability.