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An exciting new position at The Walt Disney Company, the Production Coordinator is a full time, fixed term position working closely with the Disney Theatrical Group Australia and Beauty and the Beast Company Management. This role requires a strong administrator with a great understanding of finance in live theatre, who can also support the DTG and CM team with the day to day running of our productions.
Areas if responsibility:
- Report to Manager of Production and assist the Production Department with any and all duties as required.
- Extensive management of all financial systems, including vendor set-up, manage and track the receipt and payment of invoices, and credit card reconciliation.
- Travel booking, including but not limited to flights, accommodation, and transportation for the touring company, local and international production team.
- Assist in coordinating visas and work permits.
- Upkeep of contact management, file management and contract and travel trackers.
- Assist with pre-production setup; including but not limited to scheduling and facilitating auditions, wardrobe fittings, and other production support during rehearsal and technical periods.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of company processes, policies and procedures.
- Provide administrative assistance in the day-to-day running of the office.
- Support the Company Management team during transfers and other peak periods.
- Assist Company Management with Child Employment to secure any required permits and variations.
- Having a knowledge of, and remaining current on, all relevant certified agreements and employment conditions including but not limited to National Employment Standards, Live Performance Award and Performers’ Collective Agreement;
- And all such other services as may be required by the Producer for the Engagement.
Other
- Provide flexibility in work hours in peak periods and accessibility from time-to-time outside work hours.
- Some interstate travel, evening and weekend work as required.
- This is a run of show contract
Ideal experience:
- Minimum of two years’ experience in Arts Management, Company Management or similar field in the Performing Arts sector.
- Knowledge of creative process in live theatre.
- 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.
- 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.
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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 wdi.careers.au@disney.com
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.
