HOTA, Home of the Arts is a growing and ambitious arts precinct on the sun-filled Gold Coast with over 680,000 visitors every year.
Our work is carried out in line with our HOTA Values of Art, Citizenship, Curiosity, Integrity and Generosity.
AT HOTA
- We are creative thinkers and collaborators who are inspired by change and working in a diverse precinct environment.
- We are passionate about art and driven by the opportunity to educate, raise awareness and tell stories.
- We are dynamic caring and curious with a commitment to excellence, experience and innovation.
- We display strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and build communities.
Experience Gold Coast
On 1 September 2023, HOTA has joined Experience Gold Coast, a super entity which combined HOTA, Study Gold Coast, Destination Gold Coast, Placemakers* and Major Events Gold Coast in an exciting new chapter that will see the city’s tourism, events, education, arts and culture portfolios working as one organisation focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for the city.
The Position
The Production Manager works across an annual program of activities and is accountable for the facilitation of production, technical and event practicalities and requirements.
In this role, you will be reporting directly to the Senior Production Manager and act as the main point of contact for all event, technical and production requirements from pre-planning through to staging. You will draw from your experience of working in the arts, bring your motivation to support the realisation of creative endeavour and harness your flexible, can-do, respectful attitude to help deliver strong client relationships through your ongoing contact with a broad cross section of HOTA’s presenting companies, corporate hirers and internal stakeholders.
The Production Manager interprets and communicates artistic requirements and translates them into cost effective technical solutions and clear articulate event documentation.
The Production Manager will work with colleagues in the Programming and Presenter Services department to ensure that the delivery of projects exceeds expectations and cements the Precinct’s reputation as an exciting and supportive environment for the realisation and presentation of creative endeavors.
The responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:?
- Undertake the production management function to provide effective and influential leadership of the technical planning process for safe and efficient event delivery, ensuring the hirers needs are met in line with artistic and business needs, using existing business tools.
- Develop and maintain proactive working relationships with key stakeholders and service providers to balance competing needs and achieve operational objectives.
- Provide guidance to, and from time-to-time mentor, junior presenter services team members.
- Follow best practice and actively contribute to departmental and organisational projects, initiatives, and strategic direction. Develop and implement procedures and standards aimed at continuous improvement maintaining an effective operational interface between HOTA departments and hirers.
- Facilitate and manage the provision of third-party services to events at HOTA as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated production management experience in a technical production environment including experience in a live theatre and events.
- Project management skills including demonstrated organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, and the ability to manage several events simultaneously, meet strict deadlines and forward plan in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills including creative/lateral thinking and the ability to interpret non-technical requests into technical specification information.
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing event production budgets.
- An ability to build and develop effective working relationships and with the ability to promote interdepartmental cohesion.
Here at HOTA our staff enjoy a range of staff benefits including the following:
- Competitive salaries.
- Salary sacrifice superannuation.
- Discounted movies and shows.
- Discounted food and beverage.
- A friendly, motivating and rewarding team environment, where achievements are recognised.
- A highly supportive management team.
- Ongoing training, support, supervision, and career advancement opportunities.
To apply for this role please submit a short cover letter which details why you are applying for this role and what you would bring to HOTA, together with an up to date resume.
For more information and a copy of the position description please visit https://hota.com.au/careers
HOTA, Home of the Arts values diversity and inclusion. HOTA is committed to providing equitable employment opportunities and welcomes applications from all cultures, genders, ages, Australia’s First Nations People, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities. We accept applications in writing and video recording. If you require assistance with submitting your application, please reach out to our friendly People and Culture team at hrservices@hota.com.au
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
