Producer Programming & Venue Hire at City of Parramatta External Careers Site

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

87851.88

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Communication, Artist Management, Production Administration, Ticket Sales, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Collaboration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement. About the role This position is responsible for responsible for contracting and event delivery of a range of Riverside Theatres projects and programs, with a key focus on client communication, artist management, production administration and ticket sales outcomes. This role will work closely with both the presents programming team and the venue hire team and support the delivery of significant projects in both Riverside Live at PHIVE and the Riverside Theatre On a daily basis you will: Build and maintain strong client relationships through accurate information, timely communication, and high‑quality service delivery. Prepare venue hire quotes, negotiate contracts, and ensure all agreements meet Council policies, procurement standards, and insurance requirements. Manage all venue bookings using the central booking system as the single source of truth for confirmations, contracts, and communications. Ensure compliance with event documentation standards, including hire agreements, costings, technical briefings, marketing coordination, invoicing, and payment processes. Collaborate with the programming team and external partners to achieve program objectives, optimise venue utilisation, and support diverse commercial, artistic, and community activities. About You The successful candidate should have previous experience delivering programs or events, or comparative programming activities in the arts, cultural or related fields, with a proven track record of achieving strategic objectives. You will also bring: Certificate qualifications (minimum Cert III) in a theatre/event/production discipline or extensive and relevant experience of typically, a period of more than 5 years. Experience in working with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and delivering services to a high standard to meet financial and other business performance criteria. Experience negotiating, managing and executing contracts and/or agreements, and delivery of partners contractual obligations. Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders in complex organisations, handling several projects simultaneously and being able to prioritise key outcomes and deliverables Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity. What’s on offer We are offering a full-time term contract for up to 31 October 2026, with an attractive remuneration from $87, 851.88 plus 12% superannuation. In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year) Learning and development opportunities Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) Want to know more? Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Review our Values Flyer, which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Phil Spencer via email - pspencer@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au How to apply Candidates must apply online. Please submit your resume and a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role. Applications close 9pm, Friday 30th January 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium. As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application. If you do not have a valid Working with Children Check and meet the remaining requirements of the role, please answer your pre-screening questions accordingly and reach out to Recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au to confirm that your WWCC is in progress. Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta. The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position

Responsibilities

The role involves contracting and event delivery for Riverside Theatres projects, focusing on client communication and artist management. It requires managing venue bookings and ensuring compliance with event documentation standards.