Carriageworks is the largest and most significant contemporary multi-arts centre of its kind in Australia. The Carriageworks Artistic Program is ambitious, risk-taking and provides significant support to leading Australian and international artists through commissioning and presenting contemporary work. The program is artist-led and emerges from Carriageworks’ commitment to reflecting social and cultural diversity.
Carriageworks is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workforce. Carriageworks strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultures and people with a disability.
VACCINATION POLICY
Please note that it is currently a condition of entry into our workplace and venues that all staff and visitors are required to be fully vaccinated. If you are successful for the role, you will need to provide proof of your vaccination certification.
ABOUT THE ROLEThe Production Manager is responsible for the planning and delivery of Carriageworks presented and produced events. Including the coordination and allocation of production and technical resources, allocation of technical staff and ensuring the timely and on-budget delivery of technical and production outcomes.
This role works closely with Carriageworks commercial, food and technical teams to provide event and logistics support for productions, events, functions, and exhibitions commissioned, produced, or co-produced by Carriageworks.
The Production Manager will provide strong management and leadership in the planning and presentation of productions and will lead the Technical team in the delivery and provision of high-quality service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide production management to productions and events by leading all elements of coordination, planning and management., including the preparation of schedules, production and technical budgets, cost estimates and invoicing.
- Coordinate, manage and implement the technical, venue-specific logistical and operational requirements for productions, events and exhibitions commissioned, produced, or co-produced by Carriageworks and for external hirers.
- Provide technical advice within agreed budgets developed or overseen by the Director Events and Production
- Produce and manage production schedules including project timelines.
- Provide high level customer service to ensure that all artists, co?presenters and clients’ needs are met.
- Work in partnership with Curators, Producers, and external Production Managers to ensure events and programs are planned and run effectively.
- Prepare and manage production budgets and schedules as required.
- Supervise technical teams and external contractors.
- Participate in the development of technical operating and WH&S policies and procedures to ensure that Carriageworks operates safely and efficiently.
- Ensure invoicing at all stages during the contracting and event period is accurate and on time.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new systems and ongoing efficiencies across Carriageworks
- Communicate clearly and efficiently with clients and partners while recognising that different solutions are required to meet the needs and expectations of a diverse range of clients.
- Ensure a consistent and high-level of presentation standards are achieved for all projects
- Promote and maintain a work culture that is sustainable, collegiate, and focussed on achieving high level outcomes
- Work with an awareness of and a commitment to all Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
- Other duties as required.
APPLY: Please email Production Manager to jobs@carriageworks.com.au for a position description and instructions on how to apply for the role.
Application closing date: Friday, 24th December 2021.
Preferred start date: Monday, 07th February 2022.
