Victorian Opera was established in a visionary gesture by the Victorian Government in 2005. We have fulfilled our initial promise – we are ready to advance and enrich a great city and state and to consolidate our profile as a national performing arts company of which Australia can be proud.
We exist to reimagine the future of opera and musical theatre for everyone. Our values are humanity, respect, leadership, excellence, integrity, creativity. https://www.victorianopera.com.au/
Our goals are to become an eminent and recognisable industry leader by:
- Executing an annual program of unique, innovative works of sufficient relevance and scale to fulfil its aspirations as an opera company, engaging an inclusive workforce and diverse audiences and build a loyal network of supporters;
- Becoming a recognised state icon that actively promotes and contributes to Melbourne’s status as the cultural capital of Australia;
- Aiming for remarkable quality in everything we do;
- Engaging a broad cross-section of the community. We will continue to focus on audiences in Melbourne, regional Victoria and Tasmania, but will also extend our reach nationally and internationally through collaboration, co-production and livestreaming;
- Being creative, innovative and experimental. We will seek to evolve the art form and to go beyond the traditional boundaries of opera;
- Being a respected and recognised leader in the creative ecosystem, creating opportunities for and partnerships with other emerging artists and organisations;
- Being a sustainable company, with stability in operations and confidence in funding and revenue;
- Aligning with other Victorian and Commonwealth government initiatives, seeking mutual value and aspiring to outcomes that benefit the entire state and country.
Position Objective
The role works as part of the VO Production Team, working closely with the Head of Production and the production Creatives. The Production Manager will be responsible for delivering all delegated technical requirements of VO productions and events to the highest artistic and technical standards. VO productions will be delivered on time and within budget, complying with EHS policy and procedures, while also successfully disseminating production information and documentation to the relevant staff and stakeholders. The Production Manager will have a strong staging, mechanist and rigging background.
Key Responsibilities
Administration:
- In collaboration with the Head of Production, contact Production Creatives to generate production requirements for the Venue Technical Requirements.
- As above negotiate and manage quotes from suppliers ensuring deliverables and work completed is consistent with Victorian Opera standards.
- Update the technical budgets of productions from delivery of concept through to manufacturing, staging, crewing, storage, and maintenance, in liaison with Head of Production.
- Track production spending against budgets and alert Head of Production to potential cost overrun’s prior to costs being committed.
- When needed, produce costings or schedules to assist with the budgeting of future productions.
- In liason with Company Management and Head of Production contract Production staff and labour as required and schedule work hours to be efficient and aligned.
Production Stage:
- Provide day to day management of all technical requirements of allocated productions by the Head of Production.
- In conjunction with the Head of Production, create construction methods and plans for each productions scenic elements and manage the build with contracted workshop staff ensuring elements are fit for purpose.
- Assist and deputise in the absence of the Head of Production the management and running of Bump ins and outs.
- Ensure venue and company EHS requirements are met, and clearly communicated to staff and suppliers, and ensure appropriate training is provided, through SWP’s, JSA’s and Risk Assessments.
- In conjunction with Head of Production realise the creative team’s vision and manage all technical requirements for delegated productions in a timely, efficient, safe and cost-effective manner.
- Once initiated by the Head of Production update and maintain the production schedules in line with production timelines and requirements. Submit the production schedule to suppliers, venue and staff in a timely manner. Initial drafts to be submitted to venues six weeks prior to bump in and final schedules one week out.
- Book crew, freight, suppliers, and equipment as required by the production.
- Create and update technical drawings in VectorWorks or AutoCad.
- Collaborate with the Head of Production to ensure adequate planning and utilisation of resources especially during overlapping productions.
- When required manage all notes and issues that come out of technical rehearsals, piano dresses, stage orchestrals and previews and work with Department Managers to allocate the appropriate resources to address them.
- Where necessary, liaise with the Head of Production and external venues and prepare technical specifications and all other documentation if required to transfer the production to another venue.
- Liaise with Stage Management to prepare rehearsal room requirements.
- Where necessary or directed be the first point of contact for the Stage Management teams, Crew, Contractors and Suppliers.
Qualifications, skills, and experience required
- Relevant qualifications in theatre technologies, and production/project management.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Ability to manage and develop a team.
- Enthusiasm for, and experience with, the creative sector.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
- A team player who is self-motivated and shows initiative
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders (internal and external).
- High attention to detail, organised and the ability to work on a number of productions or events simultaneously.
- Proficient in MS Office and familiar with Vectorworks/AutoCad.
- Passion, dedication and commitment to the arts with a great attitude that embraces a positive work culture and a healthy work ethic.
For more information about the role of Production Manager at Victorian Opera, please email recruitment@victorianopera.com.au
Applications close on Wednesday May 11, COB.
