Executive Producer and General Manager

Woodward Productions is looking for somebody with commercial theatre producing experience join us in delivering multiple upcoming tours.

Executive Producer & General Manager

Woodward Productions📍 Ideally Brisbane based, open to Sydney or Melbourne, plus Touring.🕒 Full-time

PAY – $95,000 – $115,000

Woodward Productions is an independent theatre company producing bold, audience-first work across Australia and internationally. Our productions include The 39 Steps, The Woman in Black, and Little Shop of Horrors and A Very Naughty Christmas, with a strong focus on touring, remounts, and commercially successful seasons.

We are seeking an Executive Producer & General Manager to take senior responsibility for the producing, operational, and industrial management of specific productions alongside the company director.

This role is suited to a confident, hands-on producer who has run shows before and understands the realities of professional theatre production.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive oversight of live productions from development to close

• Management of budgets, schedules, contracts, and cashflow

• Day-to-day operational and general management of productions

• Leadership of producers, staff, and freelance teams

• Oversight of touring, remounts, and seasonal programming

• Responsibility for industrial compliance and employment frameworks

Essential Experience

• 3+ years’ professional producing and/or general management experience

• Demonstrated experience running live theatre productions

• Extensive working knowledge of the Live Performance Award (LPA)

• Strong familiarity with PCA agreements

• Confidence managing budgets, contracts, and people

About You

You are organised, calm under pressure, and comfortable taking responsibility. You make clear decisions, communicate well with creative and commercial stakeholders, and understand the importance of both artistic outcomes and sustainability.

Why Join Us

• Senior responsibility and genuine authority

• Work on high-profile, commercially successful productions

• A growing independent company with national and international ambition

Salary will reflect experience and responsibility.

How to Apply

Please submit a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience, along with your CV.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. PLEASE SUBMIT BY 30 JAN IF POSSIBLE

Please email applications to [email protected]