Careers at Village Roadshow

Assistant Production Manager
Full Time Salary
Australian Outback Spectacular, Oxenford, Gold Coast

Explore the possibility of creating joy and memories that last lifetimes with a career at Village Roadshow Theme Parks! Our company comprises of Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet‘n’Wild, Paradise Country, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, Topgolf and Village Roadshow Studios. Apply today to see what employment opportunities await and find your dream job at one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast!

About the Perks!
• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks
• Earn complimentary passes for family and friends
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences
• Enjoy a wide variety of discounts throughout our properties and access to our Village Employee Benefits App which is partnered with more than 65 major retailers!
• Exclusive and unique team member events and awards
• Reward and Recognition incentives and prizes
• On site Wellbeing Team and access to our EAP with 24/7 support
• Opportunity for professional development & internal training, we strive to grow our talent!

The opportunity:
Assist the Head of Production and Operations Manager in delivering and maintaining casting and show integrity in our world class production. Create and deliver entertainment events, including shows, conferences, and promotions at Australian Outback Spectacular. Coordinate recruitment, training, and daily staffing needs, supervise the show production staff.

Your day to day:
• Supervise all aspects of stage production, ensuring performance meets show standards set by the Director and Production Manager.
• Manage and coordinate the Show Production team, including training, mentoring, recruitment, and performance management.
• Assist the Production Manager with developing and implementing Show Production projects.
• Provide logistical support for events, education, marketing, publicity calls, and photo/film shoots.
• Manage and report on labor usage and expenses within the budget.
• Assist in the preparation of end-of-month (EOM) summaries.
• Oversee the Operations and Admissions team, providing support to Duty Venue Supervisors and managing recruitment, rostering, and performance reviews.
• Provide on-site front-of-house operational support to the Production Operations Manager to meet venue requirements.
• Ensure compliance with MEAA and AWU agreements.
• Coordinate skill reviews and training requirements in collaboration with the Production Manager and Equine Manager.
• Work with the Workforce Planning team to manage show rostering and assist with payroll and rostering queries.
• Coordinate team member leave requests for managerial approval.

What you’ll bring:
• Previous experience in Theme Park or Theatrical environment in a management or supervisory role is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience leading large teams and maximising performance.
• Self organisation, problem solving & time management skills with delegation and performance management.
• Ability to work under pressure & multi-task.
• Strong understanding of effective rostering and labour management.
• Strong computer skills, with competency in Microsoft Office.