Dive into the fast-paced world of live events. Our team of designers, producers, and technicians delivers breathtaking concert tours, immersive experiences, large-scale light artworks, and one-of-a-kind special events worldwide. From lighting up entire cityscapes to creating unforgettable stadium shows, we bring bold visions to life and you could be part of the magic.
As the General Manager at Mandylights, you will play a lead role in shaping and executing our operational strategies to drive growth, efficiency, staff engagement and sustainability, while managing day-to-day operations for Mandylights Australia in collaboration with our international team.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead Mandylights’ team of professional administrative, creative, production and resource staff, oversee the business’s day-to-day operations and help guide Mandylights towards achieving its strategic objectives.
This is a 6-month contract role.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Find and provide insights and recommendations to drive operational improvements and achieve long-term goals from an AU perspective with respect to the overall group’s goals.
- Oversee all operational functions, including but not limited to project management and process, supply chain management, quality control, facilities management and resourcing.
- Work with heads of departments and executive team to continue development and implementation of Project Management framework.
- Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement for both internal and client-facing projects. Work with the CEO and Head of People and Culture to provide coaching and mentorship to develop their skills and capabilities.
- Develop and manage an annual regional budget in conjunction with the CFO while monitoring day to day financial performance and accountability.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and best-practice to streamline operations and enhance productivity. Ensure that departments are adequately resourced within the confines of budgets.
- Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies and areas for improvement in operational processes. Work with the CEO to implement, refine and execute policy and procedure across the business.
- Ensure that Mandylights remains locally compliant with work health and safety, insurance and other similar administrative areas by taking an active role in the company’s health and safety committee.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven leadership experience (5+ years) in the arts or entertainment industry
- Strong operational and financial acumen, including project-based frameworks
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to simplify complex processes and resolve conflict
- Strategic decision-maker with critical thinking and risk management capabilities
- Collaborative, with a clear vision for operational improvement and efficiency
- Strong stakeholder management across internal teams, industry partners, and government bodies
- High integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to build trust quickly
- Energetic, solutions-focused, and thrives in dynamic environments
What We Offer
- A competitive salary
- A vibrant, fast-paced, and creative work environment
- A dynamic role where no two days are the same
- A close-knit and passionate team
- Career development opportunities
Please note: We are not open to sponsorship for this role.
Ready to bring your management expertise to a world-class creative company? Apply now!
