As part of NIDA's commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership.

Join our team!

The Production Manager is responsible for providing technical, operational, and budgetary support for NIDA’s student theatre production seasons and other showcase events and internal projects. NIDA production seasons, student showcases and internal projects (ranging from Graduation to discipline specific projects) are undertaken in the context of NIDA’s practice-based and industry-facing, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs.

About you

Please download the full position description for more information about this role.

About the role

This is a full-time, 3-year contract.  The base annual salary is $88,261 + 11% Superannuation, based on a 38-hour working week.

Please include the following in your application

1. A cover letter that demonstrates your understanding of and capacity to undertake the role, including your ability to meet the selection criteria.
2. Your C.V. including two references who can comment on your professional experience.

Please note

• You are required to have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role.  This role is not suited to a working holiday visa holder.
• A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential.  Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA's Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role.

Closing Date

5:00pm, Monday 13th November 2023. Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 

How to apply

To apply and for further information about this role, including a full position description, please visit NIDA’s website: https://www.nida.edu.au/about-nida/careers 

Further information

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact [email protected]