Associate Producer - Musicals

We’re seeking an experienced Associate Producer to join our Musical team on a parental leave cover contract with an immediate start.

About the position

We’re seeking an experienced Associate Producer to join our Musical team on a parental leave cover contract with an immediate start.

Working closely with the Executive Producer, you’ll play a key role in delivering our upcoming productions to the highest artistic, technical and operational standards. You’ll oversee the successful delivery of delegated productions, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to exceptional quality.

This role requires a strong focus on project delivery, risk management, budget oversight, compliance, and the implementation of best-practice operations, all while helping bring world-class musical theatre to the stage.

Key Areas of focus

Production

• Manage delegated projects with clear communication to all stakeholders as required, oversight of production specific personnel, coordination of production specific marketing and communications needs, assisting with financial and sponsorship requirements and reporting.
• Manage the audition process if required, including liaising with co-producers if applicable, studios, staff, agents, and creative personnel; oversee logistics for touring staff; and overseeing record management.
• Artist, creative and supplier contract negotiation, drafting and execution within budget and with compliance to applicable awards as required for the successful delivery of the production.
• Supervise and support the Company Management team in their function to manage all production specific personnel, including cast, crew, musicians, creatives, staff and contractors.
• Oversee travel, accommodation and logistics for touring personnel, travelling staff and creatives, including international travel and visas as required.

Project Management and Administration

• Support the departmental programming function with research, development, budgeting and feasibility studies of future productions.
• Contribute to external stakeholder relations, particularly co-producers, venues, agents, marketing and publicity companies, suppliers, sponsorship partners, industry contacts and others as required.
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, payroll, settlements, reconciliations and other financial functions as directed.
• Support the Executive Producer with the management of schedules and project timelines as required.
• Coordinate post project debriefs and compilation of reporting, including key recommendations for future.

All Opera Australia employees are expected to act and advocate for the highest levels of ethical standards and integrity including compliance with Opera Australia policy and relevant legislation, as well as comply with OA Work, Health & Safety policies.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3 years’ proven experience in live theatre or project/event management.
• Demonstrated budget and contract management experience.
• Leadership and management skills with proven experience supervising staff and ability to motivate teams to ensure high performance and strong team culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a polite and professional manner.
• Empathy and passion for the artistic process and an intuitive understanding of the needs of creatives.
• High levels of computer literacy, good organisational and administrative skills with an excellent attention to detail.
• A demonstrated ability to problem solve, prioritise and meet tight deadlines, ability to multi-task, handle pressure, and deal with the unexpected.
• A flexible attitude to duties/responsibilities and working hours.

Appointment to this position is subject to the position holder having residency status and/or possessing a visa with work rights.

About Opera Australia

Opera Australia is one of the world’s most celebrated opera companies with an ambition to bring an Australian stamp to telling great stories through music and song, and a commitment to develop and nurture new generations of Australian talent on and off the stage.

Opera Australia is the largest and busiest performing arts organisation in Australia, with over 800 opera performances a year, including opera seasons in Sydney and Melbourne, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, musical theatre, opera concerts and a range of other activities. Through its touring arm, the Company reaches out to communities in regional Australia, and also delivers an extensive program to school students. Opera performances are broadcast and distributed nationally and internationally.

The Company manages the Opera Australia Orchestra and also works in partnership with Orchestra Victoria. The Company works with leading directors and designers, and employs a large number of highly skilled people in the areas of scenic construction and painting, wardrobe and wig-making, stage production, and management and administration. Overall, the Company plays a vital role in developing and sustaining a specialist skills base in this unique area of the performing arts. For more about OA please refer to our website: opera.org.au/

What we offer

Being Australia’s National opera company, we are committed to fostering a safe and collaborative environment for all. Our values are Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Brave, and Inclusive, and we are dedicated to supporting your journey at OA.

• Generous Leave Policy including First Nation’s Cultural & Ceremonial Leave, Cultural & Religious Holiday Leave, Education Leave, Women’s Health Leave and more 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses
• Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows

If this sounds like you, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your interest in working for Opera Australia and the skills & experience you bring to the role.

Applications close 7th August, 2025.

For any enquiries about this role, or a copy of the full position description please contact our People team at people@opera.org.au.

Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team come from all walks of life. We acknowledge that all individual differences, life experiences, self-expression, and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera Australia. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression.