Vacancy Details

Production Manager

  • Salary range Band 8 $114,823 to $128,678 plus 10.5% Super – Full time temporary maternity leave position 
  • Opportunity to play a major part in leading some of Melbourne’s most iconic events!
  • St Kilda based location with flexible working arrangements possible

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.  

About the Role

An opportunity to hold a senior position within the City of Port Phillip’s Festivals team and contribute to some of Melbourne and Victoria’s much-loved Music and Arts Festivals.  Reporting to the Coordinator Programming and Production, the Production Manager will lead the production design, planning and delivery of City of Port Phillips signature events, including St Kilda Festival, St Kilda Film Festival and First Nations Arts and Cultural Festivals.  

This is a Full time temporary maternity leave position for 12 months

Duties:

  • Manage delivery of production, operational and technical aspects for Festivals Produced by City of Port Phillip.
  • Recruit and manage production contract staff for each Festival 
  • Work with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure their interests are met within the context of the festival.
  • Engage and manage key suppliers and contracts

Skills and Experience 

  • Strong experience at a senior management level within technical and production related roles working on large scale outdoor events
  • Understanding and knowledge of OH&S and public safety principles as they relate to events and public spaces.
  • Extensive experience in the presentation of cultural events including film, music and arts
  • Strong CAD knowledge and experience
  • Victoria Drivers Licence Required

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

  • We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
  • Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia                                              
  • Sufficient proof of their identity. 
  • Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy. 
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting *David Farmer, Production Manager Festivals, via phone 9209 6437, or via email david.farmer@portphillip.vic.gov.au* 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 21st August 2022.

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (HR Business Partner- Recruitment) on 0466 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au