Adelaide Festival Centre Trust
Job reference: 842198
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Full time, ongoing position
• Step into a leadership role at the heart of South Australia’s premier arts destination
• Salary $112,000 plus 12% superannuation

About Adelaide Festival Centre

Established in 1973, Adelaide Festival Centre is South Australia’s principal performing arts venue and a leading arts and cultural institution.

We present a bold and diverse program of festivals, performances and events year-round - inspiring, entertaining and educating audiences of all ages and cultures.

As the home of the performing arts in South Australia, we deliver exceptional experiences for audiences, artists and partners, while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace for our people.

Adelaide Festival Centre operates four major venues in the Adelaide CBD - Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse, Space Theatre and Her Majesty’s Theatre.

About the Role

Adelaide Festival Centre is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Department – Production to lead our team of Production Coordinators in delivering world-class festivals, performances, and events. From major international touring productions to iconic festivals like Adelaide Cabaret Festival and DreamBIG, this is your chance to shape the Adelaide live arts experience.

Reporting to the Head of Technical and Production, you’ll lead and inspire a high-performing production team, overseeing planning, scheduling, and delivery of all production activity across the Centre. This role blends leadership, logistics, creativity, and stakeholder management—ensuring every event is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Production Coordinators
• Provide high-level support to the Head of Technical and Production
• Oversee production planning for festivals, events, and venue hires
• Manage rostering, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Partner with internal teams and external clients to deliver seamless events
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and service delivery

 Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership and team management experience in a performing arts centre or similar venue
• Strong production and event delivery expertise across staging, stage management, or technical theatre
• Exceptional planning, rostering, and project management skills
• The ability to build strong relationships with artists, hirers, and internal stakeholders
• A sharp eye for detail, budgets, and operational excellence
• Solid understanding of WHS in a live production environment

Why Join Us?

Adelaide Festival Centre employs more than 400 staff across areas including technical and production, patron services, hospitality, marketing, programming, and corporate services.

When you join our team, you’ll help bring the arts to life in the Festival State while working in a vibrant cultural environment.

 Our staff benefits include:

• $15 staff tickets to performances across our venues
• 10% discount at Festival Centre food and beverage outlets
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Breastfeeding-friendly workplace
• Approved Child Safe Environment

Our Commitment

Adelaide Festival Centre is located on Kaurna Yarta. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the Adelaide Plains and honour their ongoing connection to land and culture.

We are committed to reconciliation and inclusion through our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations people.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications

If this opportunity sounds your perfect role, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
• Your current resume

For more information and a copy of the position description, visit the Join Us page on our website. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Enquires can be directed to Nathan Luscombe, Head of Technical and Production via email to Nathan.Luscombe@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au

 Please apply via SEEK. Applications close Monday 27 April 2026 at 4:00pm

Applications close: 27/04/2026 4:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.