Production Executive

Screen Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

15.4% super

Industry networking

Professional development opportunities

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Job summary

Screen Australia is seeking a Production Executive to join the Narrative Content Team within the Content & Operations Department in Sydney. You will assess budgets attached to production investment funding applications across all platforms and monitor Screen Australia’s financial investment to ensure delivery in line with contracts.

Reporting to the Head of Production, you will liaise with external production stakeholders and collaborate with internal Investment Managers across Narrative

Qualifications

• Strong track record in direct-to-audience/online, film and television with financial expertise across budgets, finance plans and cost reporting.
• Methodical and analytical approach to budgets and financial data.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records in databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication; professional, diplomatic, discreet.
• Thrives in collaborative environments and contributes to a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Assess budgets attached to production investment funding applications across all platforms.
• Monitor and track Screen Australia’s financial investment to ensure delivery in line with contractual agreements.
• Liaise with external production stakeholders and collaborate with internal Investment Managers.

Skills

Budgeting & finance

Production accounting

Line producer experience

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Screen Australia is the Commonwealth Government’s primary agency for supporting Australian screen projects, practitioners and businesses. We support projects of scale and ambition, distinct local stories told with strong creative voices and risk-taking content for all platforms.

The successful candidate will be engaged under the Screen Australia Act 2008

About us

Screen Australia’s Content Department is where the magic of storytelling comes to life — from feature films and TV dramas to digital projects, games, documentaries and children’s content. We champion quality, innovation and cultural value by supporting projects of scale and ambition, as well as distinct local voices. Central to this work, data and insights provide vital support: shaping strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring Australian stories connect with audiences at home and abroad.

About the role

We are currently seeking a professional to join our Narrative Content Team in the Content & Operations Department. Reporting to the Head of Production and working closely with the broader Content & Operations Department, the Production Executiveis responsible for assessing budgets attached to production investment funding applications across all platforms, and monitoring and tracking Screen Australia’s financial investment in approved projects to ensure delivery in line with contractual agreements and best industry practice. This role liaises with external production stakeholders and works collaboratively with internal Investment Managers in the Narrative Content, Documentary, Games and First Nations Units as well as the Heads of departments and the Director of Narrative Content.

About you:

• You will have a strong track record in direct-to-audience/online, film and television environments, with demonstrated financial expertise across production budgets, finance plans and cost reporting —with 5+ years’ industry experience as a production accountant, production executive or line producer.
• You bring a methodical and analytical approach to assessing production budgets and financial data, delivering accurate and reliable insights.
• You have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• You’re highly detail-oriented and comfortable managing your own administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate records through databases and spreadsheets.
• Your communication skills — both written and verbal — are well-developed, and you’re able to represent the organisation with professionalism, diplomacy and discretion.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and actively contribute to a positive, team-oriented workplace culture.

The benefits

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Australian screen content. In return, we offer:

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to contribute to the success of diverse and impactful projects.
• Competitive salary + 15.4% super
• Industry networking and professional development opportunities.
• At Screen Australia, we welcome and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other dimension of diversity. We recognise that a diverse workforce is essential to our success. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees to thrive and succeed.

Please note, while at Screen Australia, employees are unable to access any state or Screen Australia funding, in addition to freelancing on any Screen Australia productions.