Producer - WA (0.8 – 1FTE)

Performing Lines is seeking a Producer who will manage and coordinate developments, presentations, tours and sector development initiatives.

Performing Lines (PL) is seeking a Producer who will work closely with the Senior Producer WA to manage and coordinate all aspects of developments, presentations, tours and sector development initiatives.

The successful applicant will have an understanding of the creative process, considerable experience producing in a performing arts context, impeccable organisation and time management skills, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to develop and manage budgets.   

We are open to submissions from applicants that can commit to either 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) or full-time. The role is based at King Street Arts Centre (Boorloo / Perth).  From time-to-time the role will require work outside of regular office hours. This is a two year, fixed-term contract from with an ideal start date in May 2025. Subsequent extension will be subject to funding and performance within the contracted term.

PL supports flexible working practices and infrastructure, including hybrid working arrangements, to promote work-life balance and to meet the unique needs of each employee. 

We seek to foster inclusivity and representation for all in the art that we create, the audiences we attract and the staff we engage. We recognise the value of diverse experience, perspectives and practice and acknowledge these experiences as a specialist expertise. All applicants are encouraged to speak to their lived experience and networks as part of their application.

First Nations applicants and those from communities typically under-represented within our sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

Company Overview

PL produces the work of independent artists across Australia, from concept to premiere and beyond. We champion this sector as a powerful force of contemporary cultural expression, demonstrating the value of artist-led practice. We share this work with others through collaboration, mobility, and reciprocity, bringing people together in a collective quest to make deeper sense of our world.

For more than four decades, we have collaborated with arts companies, presenters and supporters to take some of Australia’s most exciting and diverse contemporary arts experiences to audiences around Australia and the world.

We are committed to achieving industry best practice in all that we do, whether that is supporting artists to develop new work; producing and touring shows; community engagement programs; or supporting artists and the broader arts sector through skills and capacity building initiatives.

In everything we do, we acknowledge that we live on Aboriginal land and constantly learn from the wisdom of First Peoples. Where we are and the history that precedes us informs how we work and how we move forward.  

We value:

• Respect for First Nations cultures and ancient wisdom
• Freedom of expression and independent thought
• Equity and the value of diverse experience, perspectives, and practice
• Respectful and ethical collaboration with all partners
• Accountability to future generations

For further information, please visit our website www.performinglines.org.au 

Why work for Performing Lines?

Performing Lines offers the following benefits for employees:

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements
• Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer funded Parental Leave for eligible employees
• Flexible Cultural and Wellness Leave entitlements
• Personal Professional Development fund, access to group learning sessions
• Opportunity to connect with a national network of colleagues

How to apply

If you believe you’re the right fit for the role, please send your application by email to administration@performinglines.org.au by midnight, Sunday 6 April.

Applications should include:

• a short covering letter addressing the skills and experience required for this role; and
• a 1 – 2-page summary resume including two referees (at least one referee must have been a direct Supervisor in a previous role)

Or

A video application that addresses the skills and experience required for this role and outlines your professional experience / work history including the title, duration and respective organisation of your appointments and contact details two referees.

If this application process is inaccessible to you, we encourage you to be in contact so that we can explore alternatives. 

Please do not be discouraged from applying for the role if you do not meet all of the skills and experience requirements for the role. For more information or to discuss please contact Jen Leys jen@performinglineswa.org.au  

The ideal start date for this role is Monday 12 May 2025.   

Full Position Description is available here.

Position Description

Job Title: Producer

Job Type: 0.8 – 1 FTE

Reports to (Position): Senior Producer WA

Position is Shared: No

Salary Band: $80,000.00

Date Created or Revised: March 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of developments, presentations and/or tours within allocated budgets, and aligned to project strategy and plans, including:
  • providing clear leadership for artists, production and project teams
  • the organisation of logistics such as transport, accommodation, visa processes, etc
  • liaising with presenters / partners on creating and updating key schedules (incl. marketing, production, engagement programs etc), contact lists, tour books, etc
  • ensuring all key project team members (e.g. Marketing Manager, Production Manager, Key Artists) are abreast of project updates and understand key deadlines
  • ensuring technical requirements are understood and delivered by each presenter, working closely with Performing Lines’ Production Manager
  • drafting employment and presenter contracts with artists and creatives for management sign off
  • drafting project budgets and preparing presentation quotes for management sign off
  • ensuring all royalties, necessary copyright and industry agreements are organised, agreed and paid
  • monitoring budget and monthly reporting as required by the Senior Producer, Executive Producer and General Manager
  • coordinating debriefs and evaluations and contribute to project reports and grant acquittals
  • ensuring production documentation, including technical specifications, marketing kit and budget templates are kept up-to-date and reflect the production requirements, working closely with the Senior Producer, Executive Producer, Production Manager, Marketing Manager and General Manager
  • Provide a full and comprehensive producer’s report on the conclusion of productions/tours, including artist and crew evaluations, an assessment of how well it succeeded, its strengths and weaknesses, and suggestions for the future, as required
• Write, edit and submit grant applications and acquittals, working collaboratively with artists where appropriate
• Support the Senior Producer and Executive Producer to identify and negotiate new opportunities for work including, contributing to grant and market development applications and liaising with presenters and artists
• Establish and maintain successful working relationships with key stakeholders including the Performing Lines team members, artists, arts organisations, festivals, producers, presenters, marketers, technicians, private supporters, and government funding agencies.
• Attend opening nights / theatre performances / industry events on a regular basis and as agreed by the Senior Producer or Executive Producer.

Skills Required:

• An understanding of the creative process and considerable experience producing performing arts productions, presentations, tours and/or industry development initiatives, international producing experience is preferred but not essential
• Impeccable organisational and time management skills, displaying confidence, efficiency and attention to detail when working to tight and/or competing deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and manage strong relationships
• Proven strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, effectively and harmoniously with artists and creative teams
• Proven ability to manage budgets and to apply cost-saving mechanisms where required
• Demonstrated ability to write successful grant and funding applications
• A full driver’s license preferred
• Computer efficiency –MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Education and Prior Work Experience:

Essential

• 5+ years previous experience working with WA, national and/or international artists in the performing arts sector.

Desirable

Tertiary qualification in theatre, entertainment or arts management or an equivalent relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.

Direct Reports: 

• Casual and fixed term project staff

Key Relationships:

Internal:

• Executive Producer
• General Manager
• Senior Producer
• Senior Production Manager
• Senior Marketing Manager
• Marketing Coordinator
• Production Coordinator
• Accounts Coordinator
• Development Manager
• Administrator

External:

• Artist and Companies
• Presenting and Commissioning Partners
• Funding bodies
• Suppliers
• Agents and Artist Management
• Industry peak bodies and other partners