Production Manager

About the Position

As a Production Manager you will oversee the end-to-end production management of performances events and venue hires across Arts Centre Melbourne. Working closely with presenters artists technical teams and internal stakeholders you will coordinate production planning technical requirements budgets schedules and risk management to ensure every event is delivered safely efficiently and to the highest professional standard. This hands-on role requires strong technical expertise exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic live performance environment.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant qualification in Production or equivalent experience
• Extensive production or event management experience
• Strong knowledge of theatre production and venue operations
• Experience managing live events from planning to delivery
• Ability to prepare production schedules and technical documentation
• Experience managing production budgets and financial forecasting
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Experience interpreting technical riders and production requirements
• Knowledge of backstage operations in at least one technical discipline
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• Experience developing and managing event risk assessments
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Experience using Vectorworks CAD and Microsoft Office
• Experience using event management systems such as EBMS (desirable)
• Ability to lead cross-functional production teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required
• Valid working rights in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Check required

Full time Fixed Term Contract December 2026 Band 4.1 $99116 pa 12% superannuation

For more information please read the position description

About Arts Centre Melbourne
Situated in the heart of Melbournes cultural precinct Arts Centre Melbourne presents world-class performing arts in a year round exciting program. Experience Australias best performing arts companies and exceptional international productions alongside celebrations of comedy cabaret and popular music.

For a glimpse into Arts Centre Melbourneclick here.

The Business Unit

The Production department sits within the Performing Arts pillar and comprises of a team that delivers production services for ACM across Staging Lighting Audio Broadcast Wardrobe Stage Management and Safety/Training to enable the safe and efficient delivery of events across all of our venues and spaces.

Arts Centre Melbourne employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

As a valued member of our ensemble you will enjoy:

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA community and People of Colour.

Applications
Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds Disabled and Deaf people sexualities and gender identities members of the LGBTQIA community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process please send an email to .

At Arts Centre Melbourne (ACM) we employ the Humanforce system. HumanForce uses Facial Recognition technology to record clock on and off times. This technology operates in strict privacy mode meaning that images are not stored. The use of this technology is necessary for ACM to perform its roster time and attendance (RTA) functions accurately and efficiently. Therefore all new staff in the Production Visitor Experience Ticketing and Hospitality Teams will be required to use it unless otherwise agreed.

If you sign on to a contract with ACM it will be understood that you consent to the use of this software. If you do not consent or require an adjustment please advise in your cover letter.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter by 11:55pm 19 July 2026. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.