Producer

Red Stitch seeks a Producer (0.6 FTE) to support productions, programs, touring, and fundraising in a leading ensemble theatre company.

Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre is seeking a Producer (0.6 FTE) to play a key role in delivering the company’s annual program.

Reporting to the Artistic Director and working closely with a small, collaborative team, the Producer will oversee the administrative and producing aspects of Red Stitch’s productions and programs. This includes contracting artists, managing budgets, coordinating touring and partnerships, and supporting the delivery of key initiatives such as the INK Writers Program, Graduate Program, and Education and Engagement activities.

The role also contributes to the company’s fundraising and development activity, supporting grant applications and donor engagement.

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a leading artist-led ensemble company, supporting the creation of bold contemporary theatre and the development of Australia’s next generation of artists.

About Red Stitch

Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre is Australia’s leading ensemble theatre company. Established in 2001, we are unique in our structure: an artist-driven organisation led by our resident artists with the support of a small, dedicated staff and board.Red Stitch centres artists at the core of its philosophy and practice. We foster intergenerational artistic skills exchange, providing employment and career progression for artists, and showcase exceptional Australian writing through our INK program. Our bold programming elevates voices which reflect our diverse nation in conversation with stand-out plays from around the globe.Key decisions draw on the expertise of our Ensemble: a panel of artists who form the backbone of the company. The Ensemble advises on all creative decisions, creative appointments and communications, adopting a consensus-based approach. With a national reputation for the quality of our work, Red Stitch remains at the forefront of contemporary Australian theatre practice.

Key Responsibilities: 

Producing

• Manage the administrative aspects of the company, including contracting employees, artists, creative personnel, stage and technical management personnel, and partner organisations.
• Work with the Artistic Director to liaise with artist management, to negotiate copyright, royalty and license agreements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and performance indicators.
• Support the effective and timely delivery of Red Stitch’s Programs including INK, Graduate Program, Education and Engagement and Red Stitch on Screen, including preparation of education resources.
• Assist the Artistic Director with preparing reports, presentation materials and statistical data. 
• Ensure appropriate risk management procedures are developed and implemented.
• Manage day-to-day smooth running of programs
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, production and resourcing requirements for programs and activities in collaboration with the Artistic Director and working closely with the Production Manager, Front of House manager and Marketing Coordinator. 
• Manage project budgets, including budget development, tracking expenditure and reconciliation.
• Negotiate and coordinate touring partnership agreements.
• Lead the delivery of all tours managed in-house.
• Attend rehearsals, production meetings and special events as required.

Development

• Support the Artistic Director to engage with donors, philanthropic trusts, foundations, and other grantors to build positive relationships, and increase and diversify philanthropic income.
• Manage the administrative aspects of fundraising campaigns.
• Prepare, submit, manage and acquit appropriate funding opportunities to support the company, in collaboration with the other staff.
• Manage contractual agreements and obligations with funding agencies, financial supporters, program partners, and industry stakeholders.

Key Internal Relationships:

• The Producer reports to the Artistic Director and is part of a team of staff including the Production Manager, Front of House Manager and Marketing Coordinator who work together to support the Ensemble in delivering Red Stitch productions and programs.

Key External Relationships:

• Artists and creative contractors 
• Performing arts industry colleagues
• Donors and funding bodies
• Education and Engagement partners

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience in working with a theatre company or arts organisation.  
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and teams.
• Strong proficiency in budget management. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and administrative experience. 
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. 
• High level of motivation and energy and the capacity to meet deadlines, problem solve and manage competing demands. 
• Strong computer skills for database use and maintenance, email, and Microsoft Office suite.

Please email [email protected] for a position description.

To apply for the role, please send your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria to [email protected] 

Deadline: C.O.B Thursday 23rd April 2026