Production Manager

City of Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days cultural leave per year

Flexible working arrangements

City centre head office with public-

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a part‑time Production Manager to support the planning and delivery of Art & About, Sydney Christmas, Sydney Streets and more. You will assist the Head of Production in managing contracts, stakeholders and staff to deliver high‑value outcomes for our cultural events.

You will develop essential event docs, manage budgets and participate in strategic planning for production and operations. A NSW driver licence and White Card are required or must be obtained.

Qualifications

• Experience in major event production, operations and technical management.
• Ability to read, interpret, develop and update technical drawings and site plans.
• Proven track record engaging a wide range of stakeholders including contractors and staff.
• Current qualifications valid in NSW or willingness to obtain driver licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Production and Senior Production Managers in production, technical and logistical delivery of events.
• Develop, manage and maintain event documentation (site plans, safety plans, schedules, risk assessments, budgets).
• Manage contracts, suppliers and staff to drive high‑value outcomes for the City.
• Contribute to planning and creative development for each event and manage operating budgets.

Skills

Major event production

Operations & technical management

Site plans & drawings

Stakeholder management

Event software familiarity

NSW Driver Licence & White Card

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Project/Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Momentus

Job description

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose‑led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The Major Events and Festivals team delivers the City of Sydney’s Cultural strategy 2025–2035 through a series of large scale, major public and cultural events.

We are looking for a part‑time Production Manager to join us in the planning and delivery of Art & About, Sydney Christmas, Sydney Streets, and other events as required.

As the Production Manager, you will support the Head of Production and Senior Production Managers in all aspects of the production, technical and logistical delivery of assigned events by managing multiple contracts, suppliers, stakeholders and staff to drive high‑value outcomes for the City.

You will develop, manage and maintain key event documentation such as site plans, event safety plans, schedules, risk assessments, and budgets. You'll participate in the strategic planning and creative development process for each event, providing input on production, operational and technical elements and be expected to manage and maintain agreed areas of the operating budget.

We're looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in major event production, operations and technical management, and in the provision of high‑level operational support within a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, develop and update technical drawings, designs and site plans.
• Proven experience in engaging/managing a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives of external organisations, contractors, suppliers, volunteers, internal departments and staff.
• Strong computer literacy skills, ideally with experience in event specialist software such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Project/Teamwork, Microsoft Office, and/or Momentus.
• Current qualifications valid in the State of New South Wales or willingness to obtain drivers licence and white card (or general construction induction card).

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The recommended applicant must complete a pre‑employment medical check.

For more information, contact Matilda Conder, Senior Production Manager – Major Events & Festivals on (02) 9265 9***.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long‑term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part‑time and job‑sharing options available
• Supportive return‑to‑work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two‑thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at ***********@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9***.