The Production Manager manages specifically assigned MTC Productions in order to achieve the creative team’s vision. The Production Manager ensures effective use of staffing and materials resourcing to realise the technical elements of the designs within budget, time and technical parameters.
This position is a member of the Production Department, reporting to the Technical & Production Director and will be supervised by and work in close collaboration with the Senior Production Manager.
The Production Manager works in conjunction with a range of other Production department managers including the Technical Manager – Lighting & Sound, Technical Manager – Staging and the Heads of Workshop, Props, Scenic Art and Wardrobe. The Production Manager will also be involved in an iterative negotiation/communication process with Creative Team (including directors, designers) to develop and implement the staging strategy for each individual production.
The position requires a high level of organisational skill and effective people and communication skills.
The key requirements for this role are:
- relevant industry experience, preferably within a producing theatre company.
- Excellent project management skills with a logical and analytical approach to planning and the allocation of resources.
- The ability to work collaboratively as well as alone with the initiative to take on tasks.
- Knowledge and practical experience with Set Design and Construction.
- Knowledge and practical experience with Costume Design and Construction.
- Good knowledge of rigging, stage automation, lighting, sound and projection.
- Strong financial management skills with a proven ability to manage and control large budgets.
- Demonstrated capacity to meet deadlines and allocate work.
- Extensive knowledge of theatre practices, terminology, etiquette and theatre craft is essential.
- A high level understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and procedures as related to the theatre and entertainment industries, with proven experience of implementing these requirements in a sympathetic manner.
- Experience of touring productions either domestically or internationally.
Please email applications to employment@mtc.com.au
Applications close Monday, 6 January 2020 at 5pm
