Producer, Performance

Carriageworks Limited; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural center in Sydney is seeking a Producer Performance to support the delivery of its performance programs. The successful candidate will coordinate project logistics, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality presentations. Experience in arts event production, excellent communication skills, and strong administrative abilities are essential. This full-time role offers flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Access to complimentary tickets for Carriageworks shows

Paid parental leave

Strong diversity and inclusion priority

Access to learning and development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Free breakfast supplies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of arts programs events or performances.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite and digital filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams on smaller performances.
• Provide project delivery support for performance programs.
• Manage budgets and schedules effectively.
• Liaise with marketing for campaign plans and ticket pricing.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Arabic Speaking

Access Control System

B2C

Account Management

Legal Operations

Broadcast

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Tools

Job description

ABOUT CARRIAGEWORKS

Carriageworks is a unique cultural centre located in Redfern Sydney. Built within the spectacular Eveleigh Railway Workshops it hosts vibrant arts events and a thriving creative industries program. As well as popular events such as the weekly Farmers Market Sydney Writers Festival Australian Fashion Week and Sydney Contemporary Art Fair Carriageworks presents its own compelling programme of music theatre dance and visual arts. Carriageworks operates with a purpose-driven not-for-profit mission while maintaining an entrepreneurial and commercially oriented approach. With a recent renewal at both executive and board levels Carriageworks is poised for a transformative phase in its history promising significant growth and impact in the years ahead.

CARRIAGEWORKS VALUES

• Respect Each Other : Everyone is welcome. Everyones voice is important. We learn from each other by listening with empathy and care.
• Share The Journey : Support others to be their best. We act with integrity and trust. We are collectively responsible.
• Be Adventurous : Embrace creativity. We search for courageous ideas and new opportunities.
• Take A Long View : Respect country prioritise sustainability and nurture new ways of thinking out of old. We lay foundations for generations to come.

OPPORTUNITY

The Producer Performance supports the successful delivery of Carriageworks performance programs through effective project coordination administration and collaboration across internal teams and external partners. This role ensures the timely and high-quality presentation of performance works by managing budgets schedules and logistics while contributing to marketing production planning and audience experience. The Producer works closely with presenting partners artists and contractors to uphold Carriageworks artistic integrity and contractual obligations playing a key role in the seamless delivery of performances from development to presentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DAY TO DAY

• As allocated by the Head of Programming lead the project team at Carriageworks on smaller performances and support the Executive Producer on large-scale complex performances.
• Provide administrative and project delivery support for delivering and presenting assigned Carriageworks performance programs.
• Collaborate with presenting partner companies to deliver performances of high artistic integrity successfully.
• Work collaboratively within the Programs team to collectively present the Carriageworks performance program.
• Support the development tracking and reconciliation of budgets in collaboration with the Finance team and under the guidance of the Head of Programming.
• Manage the timely processing of contracts and invoices related to performance programming.
• Liaise with the Marketing team to support the development of campaign plans collateral and ticket pricing.
• Coordinate with the Production team to ensure timely delivery of project documentation support rostering and effective resource management.
• Monitor and support compliance with Carriageworks contractual obligations across all program activities.
• Maintain high administration standards including scheduling meetings preparing reports and managing program files.
• Assist with artist liaison including coordinating travel accommodation hospitality riders and on-the-ground logistics.
• Implement and manage project schedules and logistics for specific events including managing external contractors.
• Attend previews opening nights and functions and be available for evening and weekend work as required to support program delivery.

PREFERRED CRITERIA

• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of arts programs events or performances in a producing presenting or festival context.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks meet deadlines and maintain accurate records schedules and documentation in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting budget tracking invoice processing and reconciliation in collaboration with finance teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently and professionally with artists partners and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Ability to anticipate issues resolve problems efficiently and adapt to changing project needs.
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel Outlook) and confidence working with project management tools and digital filing systems.
• Willingness and availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends in support of performance program delivery.

At Carriageworks we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that mirrors the creativity and dynamism of the arts we champion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability the LGBTIQ communities from Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

BENEFITS

• Access to complimentary tickets for Carriageworks shows.
• Paid parental leave.
• Strong diversity and inclusion priority.
• Access to learning and development programs
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free breakfast supplies to get your day off to the right start.

APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume outlining your experience against role responsibility areas. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Application closing date : Monday 27th October 2025

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

1

Key Skills

• Arabic Speaking
• Access Control System
• B2C
• Account Management
• Legal Operations
• Broadcast