Senior Venue Director — Artistic Programming & Production

Century Personnel; Willoughby City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Concourse in Chatswood is seeking a Venue Director to lead artistic programming, production planning and live events. You will shape the annual performance schedule, curate programs with artists and partners, and ensure productions meet artistic and commercial objectives.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will manage production budgets, supervise production staff, and build strong relationships with venues, artists and promoters to deliver high quality experiences.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years' supervisory experience in a theatre, production company or related industry is considered necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the artistic vision, programming strategy and annual performance schedule for The Concourse, ensuring alignment with Century Venues' strategic objectives and community expectations.
• Evaluate, curate and coordinate performing arts programs, festivals and live events, balancing artistic quality, audience engagement, operational requirements and commercial outcomes.
• Direct the planning and delivery of productions and events, ensuring artistic, production and technical requirements are achieved within approved budgets and project timeframes.
• Build and maintain relationships with artists, producers, presenters, promoters, touring companies and other industry stakeholders to secure and successfully deliver high-quality productions.
• Lead and manage the Production Coordinators and production personnel, providing direction, mentoring and performance management to ensure the successful delivery of artistic programs and venue operations.
• Develop and manage production budgets, monitor expenditure and allocate venue resources to maximise operational efficiency while maintaining the artistic integrity of productions.

Skills

Stage management

Audio operation

Lighting operation

Venue management

WH S procedures

Staff supervision

Tools

Audio equipment operation

Lighting gear operation

Job description

The Concourse in Chatswood is seeking a Venue Director to lead artistic programming, production planning and live events. You will shape the annual performance schedule, curate programs with artists and partners, and ensure productions meet artistic and commercial objectives.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will manage production budgets, supervise production staff, and build strong relationships with venues, artists and promoters to deliver high quality experiences.