Senior Event Producer Permanent full-time Salary $88,639 - $104,521 12% super Benefits Based at the heritage listed Fremantle Arts Centre Free parking Health and Wellbeing program including fitness passport and comprehensive employee assistance program Discounted membership at Fremantle Leisure Centre Superannuation co-contribution options 17.5% leave loading Organisational Overview Based at Fremantle Arts Centre (FAC) and working across the Arts Portfolio, the Senior Events Producer is responsible for event management and leadership to enable successful, quality and sustainable delivery of arts & cultural experiences in Walyalup. The role will manage, deliver a diverse program of events across Walyalup | Fremantle with leading events as part of the FAC and Fremantle Festivals public programs. In collaboration with Operational & Productions Lead and wider Arts Portfolio team the role will effectively produce an exciting contemporary program focused on the delivery of operational, logistical & production requirements. The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. The City is committed to serving our community and making a positive impact on our environment. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success. Key Responsibilities Deliver a diverse portfolio of arts and cultural events, including festivals, concerts, art programs, installations and cultural projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes across WFAC and festival sites. Collaborate proactively with the Creative Programs team and wider Arts Portfolio, scoping and delivering projects that are realistic, well-managed and aligned to agreed scope, scale and budgets. Lead end-to-end event production and onsite delivery, coordinating staff, contractors, promoters, creatives and resources to ensure safe, efficient and well-executed events. Oversee technical production outcomes, ensuring effective delivery of sound, lighting, rigging, staging and AV through direct management and delegation to production teams and contractors. Lead and coordinate event teams and workforce operations, providing clear direction to staff, contractors and suppliers while managing delegation, rostering, recruitments, payments and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Manage risk, safety and audience experience leading risk assessments, audience management strategies and proactive issue resolution to ensure positive, safe and accessible events. To be considered for this position, you will need Significant experience in leading roles in event management and managing audiences in large scale live public events – outdoors & indoors, free & ticketed. Strong Project management and people management experience. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams while maintaining a positive work culture. Highly developed stakeholder networks and management capability. Experience liaising with artists, producers and technical teams from across art forms, organisations, negotiating fees and executing contracts. The ability to create and apply innovative ideas to continually improve processes The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job. If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464. Application Instructions Click Apply to be directed to our website and submit your application. Navigate to Job Attachments to view position description and Application Instructions. Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is 5pm on Sunday the 31st of May 2026 but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date. To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Sarah Wilkinson , Manager of Arts on fremantle.wa.gov.au Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
