The Company: This agency based in Sydney, Brisbane and Singapore produce prestigious, inventive and iconic experiences with a cutting-edge, conceptual approach. They are looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. Position Terms: Full-Time Permanent Role, offering flexible working Salary commensurate with experience, employee bonus program on offer as well Weekend and outside of hours work required for events The Role: Based in our Sydney office, the Production Manager plays a key role in overseeing the operational, technical, and logistical aspects of our events. You’ll work closely with our creative and production teams to deliver high-end, seamless event experiences, bringing innovative problem-solving and precision to every detail. The role will mentor junior members of the production team as well as handle all crew and onsite staff management. Key Responsibilities include; Oversee and ensure that supplier briefs are clear and that expectations are met. Attend and prepare for client meetings to support presentation needs. Assist in pitch design and resource identification, utilizing tools like CAD/Vectorworks to develop detailed plans and technical drawings. Offer production solutions to the wider team Manage audio-visual needs, power distribution, and staging requirements, ensuring all technical aspects are aligned with the event's creative vision. Maintain tight control over budgets, ensuring efficient resource use and financial integrity throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and maintain critical production documentation, ensuring compliance with safety and risk management protocols Lead both in-house and external teams, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative work environment to deliver top-tier projects. Draft floor plans, technical plans, and 3D production drawings to support the design, production, and technical delivery. Lead and manage the production of multiple projects at a time. Develop, drive, and meet production timelines and scheduling. Assess and allocate resourcing for a project that aligns project requirements, feasibility, and budget objectives. The Candidate: The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Senior Production Manager with proven experience in production management within the events industry, ideally with a background in public location, large-scale and luxury events. Having worked in an agency, theatre production, TV or supplier. You will bring a solution focused approach to all events and projects and will love working within a team. Drafting experience in Vectorworks and/or CAD is essential. Experience in production, build, and technical (AV, lighting, rigging) aspects of logistics and operational requirements for events. Great attention to detail. A solutions driven approach to everything you do. Ability to multi-task and work on different projects at once. Excellent communication skills. Budget management and supplier contractor management experience. Work autonomously with a hands-on approach. Ability to drive production and work collaboratively with producers and creatives for successful delivery. Strategic and solution-based thinking. A creative mindset that aligns technical feasibility with conceptual designs, ensuring flawless event execution that resonates with client objectives. For more information regarding event positions follow us on LinkedIn and/or Facebook at Apex Event Recruitment If this role doesn't fit but if you are interested in Events positions in Australia, then please register your resume through our website: www.apexeventrecruitment.com.au Please note that this role will be subject to background checks and you must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
