COMPANY BACKGROUND
Having established a reputation of excellence locally and internationally, Brisbane Powerhouse attracts high-calibre artists and arts workers to perform, exhibit and inhabit the venue, promoting and profiling the city of Brisbane as a creative and attractive destination.
Brisbane Powerhouse accommodates:
a 560 seat flexible end stage theatre
a 200 seat apron stage theatre
a 1000 spectator open stage
visual arts exhibition space
2 restaurants and bars
rehearsal rooms
functions spaces
Brisbane Powerhouse activities include:
presenting international, national and local performing and visual arts
producing performing arts and touring those productions nationally and internationally
housing and supporting resident companies / artists
POSITION CONTEXT
Purpose
The Production Manager is responsible for client liaison and subsequent coordination and allocation of production and technical resources and staff to ensure the timely and on budget delivery of technical and production outcomes.
In addition to fulfilling the role of Production Manager, this role works closely with Brisbane Powerhouse internal technical staff and programming staff to provide event and logistics support for productions, events, functions and exhibitions that have been commissioned, produced or co-produced by Brisbane Powerhouse.
Reporting Relationships
The Production Manager reports to the Head of Production. The Production Manager is a peer position of other Production Managers, Head of Lighting, Head of Sound and Head of Staging. Casual Production Technicians report to the Production Manager. The Production Manager does not have a financial delegation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Coordinate, manage and implement all technical, venue specific logistical and operational requirements for productions, events and exhibitions commissioned, produced or co-produced by Brisbane Powerhouse and also for external hirers.
Produce and manage production schedules developing project timelines and be responsible for the continued review and updating of these project and performance schedules.
Provide technical advice within agreed budgets developed or overseen by the Head of Production.
Coordinate and oversee production personnel in consultation with peer production and technical staff.
Liaise with peer production and technical staff as to the use of in house resources.
Complete technical account settlements.
Liaise with, production manage for and provide relevant information to other Brisbane Powerhouse departments including Functions, Programming, Marketing, Finance and Box Office.
Production manage and arrange event documentation.
Fulfil the role of Production Manager for productions commissioned and/or produced by the Brisbane Powerhouse.
Provide production support to deliver projects.
Maintain knowledge and awareness of contemporary production management and application of new processes and technologies.
Advise other departments and assist where necessary.
In conjunction with the Head of Production and other staff, assist in building and maintaining an efficient, skilled and motivated casual staff base to fulfill Brisbane Powerhouse’s production requirements.
Ensure casual production staff remain customer-focused with attention to detail and delivery.
Contribute to ensuring the provision of a safe and effective venue for all staff, theatrical and event clients, patrons and members of the public visiting Brisbane Powerhouse.
Other duties and tasks as directed by the Head of Production in line with competencies and activities associated with any of the above processes.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Formal qualifications relevant to production management and/or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in theatrical and venue production management either based in a theatre company, large venue, major festival and/or entertainment environment.
Knowledge of production requirements for live theatre and music, touring, festivals, large scale events, corporate functions, outdoor events and significant visual arts exhibitions.
Demonstrated ability to develop and administer production management processes and production budgets with minimal guidance for a busy mid-sized cultural facility.
Sound analytical and problem solving skills, the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and commitments and an ability to work under pressure.
Possess an ability to work effectively as part of a small team, providing leadership and coordination in a complex theatrical environment.
Well developed written and oral communications skills with the ability to negotiate and liaise successfully and provide high quality customer service to diverse clientele.
Computer literacy with ability to use word processing packages, spreadsheets, and databases.
Outcome focused and possessing a high level of commitment with the ability to identify and contribute to value added services.
DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA
First Aid Certificate
Working at heights certificate
Forklift ticket
EWP
Positive Notice for Child Related Employment (Blue Card)
Current “C” Class driver’s licence
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter describing your suitability for the role and your curriculum vitae to our Production Coordinator, Madeline Taylor at madelinet@brisbanepowerhouse.org.
