Job Details

The Company:

This agency based in Sydney, Brisbane and Singapore produce prestigious, inventive and iconic experiences with a cutting-edge, conceptual approach. They are looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. 

Position Terms:

• Full-Time Permanent Role, offering flexible working
• Salary commensurate with experience, employee bonus program on offer as well
• Weekend and outside of hours work required for events

The Role:

Based in our Sydney office, the Production Manager plays a key role in overseeing the operational, technical, and logistical aspects of our events. You’ll work closely with our creative and production teams to deliver high-end, seamless event experiences, bringing innovative problem-solving and precision to every detail.  The role will mentor junior members of the production team as well as handle all crew and onsite staff management. 

Key Responsibilities include;

• Oversee and ensure that supplier briefs are clear and that expectations are met. Attend and prepare for client meetings to support presentation needs.
• Assist in pitch design and resource identification, utilizing tools like CAD/Vectorworks to develop detailed plans and technical drawings. Offer production solutions to the wider team
• Manage audio-visual needs, power distribution, and staging requirements, ensuring all technical aspects are aligned with the event's creative vision. 
• Maintain tight control over budgets, ensuring efficient resource use and financial integrity throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Develop and maintain critical production documentation, ensuring compliance with safety and risk management protocols
• Lead both in-house and external teams, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative work environment to deliver top-tier projects.
• Draft floor plans, technical plans, and 3D production drawings to support the design, production, and technical delivery.
• Lead and manage the production of multiple projects at a time.
• Develop, drive, and meet production timelines and scheduling.
• Assess and allocate resourcing for a project that aligns project requirements, feasibility, and budget objectives.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Senior Production Manager with proven experience in production management within the events industry, ideally with a background in public location, large-scale and luxury events. Having worked in an agency, theatre production, TV or supplier. You will bring a solution focused approach to all events and projects and will love working within a team. 

• Drafting experience in Vectorworks and/or CAD is essential.
• Experience in production, build, and technical (AV, lighting, rigging) aspects of logistics and operational requirements for events. 
• Great attention to detail.
• A solutions driven approach to everything you do.
• Ability to multi-task and work on different projects at once. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Budget management and supplier contractor management experience. 
• Work autonomously with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to drive production and work collaboratively with producers and creatives for successful delivery.
• Strategic and solution-based thinking.
• A creative mindset that aligns technical feasibility with conceptual designs, ensuring flawless event execution that resonates with client objectives.

For more information regarding event positions follow us on LinkedIn and/or Facebook at Apex Event Recruitment

If this role doesn't fit but if you are interested in Events positions in Australia, then please register your resume through our website:  www.apexeventrecruitment.com.au

Please note that this role will be subject to background checks and you must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.