Production Assistant

 

Sydney

MAJOR EVENTS & FESTIVALS/Creative City/CITY LIFE

Full Time/Term Contract opportunity for up to 12 months

$85,187 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

The Major Events and Festivals team is looking for a Production Assistant to support the delivery of some of Sydney's biggest events.

In this role, you'll:

• provide administration, production, operations and logistics support
• assist with procurement documents and supplier agreements
• help with event set-up, operation and pack-down
• prepare and update safety plans, schedules, maps and manuals
• complete event admin tasks such as agendas, minutes and action lists
• support event control rooms and take on hands-on roles during events

To be successful, you will have qualifications and/or previous experience in major event production, and in the provision of administrative, operational, production, technical and logistical support within a dynamic team environment. You will also have a current NSW driver licence (or willingness to obtain).

Download position description. 

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration form. 

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 22nd September.

For more information, contact Elliot Chambers, Head of Production, Major Events and Festivals on

What we can offer you

You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at   or

Select 'apply now' to submit your resume and selection criteria.

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