- Temporary, full time (06 August 2026 - 05 January 2027)
- $99,917.48 plus super
- Based at Darebin Arts Centre – Convenient location, close to public transport
- Temporary, full time (06 August 2026 - 05 January 2027)
- $99,917.48 plus super
- Based at Darebin Arts Centre – Convenient location, close to public transport
At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.
Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.
About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.
About the Role
The Production Manager is responsible for the provision of all production management services and technical support to enable safe and effective delivery of the Festivals & Events program. The Production Manager is responsible for monitoring risk assessments and ensuring appropriate risk mitigation action is taken for all events within the Festivals & Events program, alerting appropriate Senior Production staff when risk mitigation actions are required. The Production Manager works with the Senior Producer and Producers role to develop a framework for the delivery of the Darebin Event Permit program and towards implementing best practice risk and safety processes that are used across the entire organisation.
Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in event/festival production and operations
- Experience and strong understanding of risk management, compliance and safety planning for events
• Knowledge of event permitting processes and regulatory requirements • Knowledge of event permitting processes and regulatory requirements
- Victorian Driver’s License required
Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.
We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.
Contact Alisha Warner, Festival and Events Coordinator on 0427 404 572, for a confidential discussion.
Applications close on 11 June at 11.30pm.
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.
To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.
