POSITION: Deputy Production Manager
STATUS: Full-time
CATEGORY: 3-years
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
Black Swan is Western Australia’s state theatre company, committed to creating exceptional theatre that nurtures Western Australian audiences and artists and promotes their work within the state, nationally, and internationally.
The company exists to create brave and playful conversations, for you, about you, with you. Black Swan values curiosity, collaboration, and putting the art first.
Since its inception in 1991, Black Swan has earned both critical and popular acclaim for its world premiere productions and highly distinctive reinterpretations of international theatre classics – all of which are infused with the unique culture of Western Australia.
As Deputy Production Manager you will hold a key role within the production team, providing essential support to realise first-class theatrical productions. Your experience, high standards and attention to detail will assist the Production Manager in the day-to-day operational management. This is a genuine opportunity to get stuck in to a new role and make it your own with an ambitious and forward-looking company.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- Minimum of four years’ experience in a similar position in a performing arts organisation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all technical aspects of professional theatre production, including planning, negotiating and managing production processes, set and costume builds and negotiation with creative teams.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively managing production budgets and schedules.
- Working knowledge of relevant industrial awards and legislation, including the Live Performance Award, Performer’s Certified Agreement and relevant WHS legislation and policies.
- Proven experience in working within and managing small teams in a fast-moving, creative environment and capacity to instil a high-performance and supportive culture.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- An eye for detail and the ability to see the big picture.
- A proactive, collaborative mindset and demonstrated capacity to work independently.
Desirable
- A knowledge of the Western Australian performing arts environment.
- Performing arts touring experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Significant work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends, will be regularly required.
- Must hold a valid C class WA driver’s license or equivalent.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please contact Black Swan for a full position description (olivia@bsstc.com.au).
Applications close at 5:00pm WST on Friday 21 August 2020.
