Producer, Performance

ABOUT CARRIAGEWORKS  

Carriageworks is a unique cultural centre located in Redfern, Sydney. Built within the spectacular Eveleigh Railway Workshops, it hosts vibrant arts events and a thriving creative industries program. As well as popular events such as the weekly Farmers Market, Sydney Writers Festival, Australian Fashion Week, and Sydney Contemporary Art Fair, Carriageworks presents its own compelling programme of music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. Carriageworks operates with a purpose-driven, not-for-profit mission while maintaining an entrepreneurial and commercially oriented approach. With a recent renewal at both executive and board levels, Carriageworks is poised for a transformative phase in its history, promising significant growth, and impact in the years ahead.

CARRIAGEWORKS VALUES    

• Respect Each Other: Everyone is welcome. Everyone's voice is important. We learn from each other by listening with empathy and care.    
• Share The Journey: Support others to be their best. We act with integrity and trust. We are collectively responsible.    
• Be Adventurous: Embrace creativity. We search for courageous ideas and new opportunities.     
• Take A Long View: Respect country, prioritise sustainability and nurture new ways of thinking out of old. We lay foundations for generations to come.   

OPPORTUNITY

The Producer, Performance supports the successful delivery of Carriageworks' performance programs through effective project coordination, administration, and collaboration across internal teams and external partners. This role ensures the timely and high-quality presentation of performance works by managing budgets, schedules, and logistics while contributing to marketing, production planning, and audience experience. The Producer works closely with presenting partners, artists, and contractors to uphold Carriageworks' artistic integrity and contractual obligations, playing a key role in the seamless delivery of performances from development to presentation..

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DAY TO DAY

• As allocated by the Head of Programming, lead the project team at Carriageworks on smaller performances and support the Executive Producer on large-scale, complex performances.
• Provide administrative and project delivery support for delivering and presenting assigned Carriageworks' performance programs.
• Collaborate with presenting partner companies to deliver performances of high artistic integrity successfully.
• Work collaboratively within the Programs team to collectively present the Carriageworks performance program.
• Support the development, tracking and reconciliation of budgets in collaboration with the Finance team and under the guidance of the Head of Programming.
• Manage the timely processing of contracts and invoices related to performance programming.
• Liaise with the Marketing team to support the development of campaign plans, collateral, and ticket pricing.
• Coordinate with the Production team to ensure timely delivery of project documentation, support rostering, and effective resource management.
• Monitor and support compliance with Carriageworks' contractual obligations across all program activities.
• Maintain high administration standards, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and managing program files.
• Assist with artist liaison, including coordinating travel, accommodation, hospitality, riders and on-the-ground logistics.
• Implement and manage project schedules and logistics for specific events, including managing external contractors.
• Attend previews, opening nights, and functions, and be available for evening and weekend work as required to support program delivery.

PREFERRED CRITERIA

• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of arts programs, events or performances in a producing, presenting or festival context.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records, schedules and documentation in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting budget tracking, invoice processing, and reconciliation in collaboration with finance teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently and professionally with artists, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Ability to anticipate issues, resolve problems efficiently, and adapt to changing project needs.
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and confidence working with project management tools and digital filing systems.
• Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in support of performance program delivery.

At Carriageworks, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that mirrors the creativity and dynamism of the arts we champion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

BENEFITS

• Access to complimentary tickets for Carriageworks shows.
• Paid parental leave.
• Strong diversity and inclusion priority.
• Access to learning and development programs
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free breakfast supplies to get your day off to the right start.

APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to outlining your experience against role responsibility areas. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Application closing date: Monday 27th October 2025