Production Manager- The Lion King Production- 6- month contract
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10131982 Ubicación Richmond, Australia Business The Walt Disney Company (APAC) Fecha de publicación 16/09/2025Detalles del empleo:
Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration results in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.
This role will work with the Director, Production APAC and the Disney Theatrical Group team to deliver and support the production set up for the upcoming Disney production of The Lion King.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the budget tracking for the production, including production, operating, and move budgets
- Support the Director, Production APAC to manage & negotiate employment contracts for cast, touring crew, and musicians
- Manage and negotiate contracts for vendors, including accommodation providers, rehearsal rooms, and event teams
- Assist with scheduling and time-line requirements for productions
- Oversee all production PR related activity and manage the delivery as required
- Work with the Company Management team to deliver the weekly production payroll
- Ensure all regulations are met for the safe employment of children in productions
- Vendor relationship management and oversee payment processing
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of five years’ experience in the theatre industry with experience working in a producing office or in Company Management
- Proven relationship management skills, including management of external vendors/partners
- Knowledge of the creative process in live theatre
- Excellent time management, project management, and organization skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a hectic work environment with competing demands
- Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal
- Pro-active, a self-starter who is able to work without daily supervision
- Strong Office skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Additional Information:
- Flexibility in work hours during peak periods and accessibility outside work hours as required
- Interstate and international travel, evening, and weekend work as required
Applications will close Friday 26th September 2025 but we will be reviewing application as they come through.
Additional Information:
This is unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination then apply now!
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
The Walt Disney Company can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing wdi.careers.au@disney.com.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company (APAC):
Durante más de 70 años, The Walt Disney Company ha entretenido a los consumidores en la región de Asia-Pacífico y ha enriquecedo la vida de las personas. Hoy en día, los consumidores pueden descubrir nuevas experiencias de marca de muchas maneras y en muchos mercados como Australia, Nueva Zelanda, China continental, Japón, Corea o el sudeste asiático.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en The Walt Disney Company (Australia) P/L , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos The Walt Disney Company (APAC).