Live events: rock’n’roll, theatre, musicals, circus, magicians, ballet and opera.

The primary objective of the Production Safety team is to assist finding creative safety solutions to complex and fast paced event construction work because “the show must go on”… safely.

If you have a broad knowledge and experience across multiple entertainment disciplines, understand the complexities of bringing multiple stakeholders together to build a show, wish to move off the tools and apply your expertise to coordinating the safe delivery of performing arts events, then you should apply.

About Arts Centre Melbourne
Situated in the heart of Melbourne’s cultural precinct, Arts Centre Melbourne presents world-class performing arts in a year round exciting program.  Experience Australia’s best performing arts companies and exceptional international productions, alongside celebrations of comedy, cabaret and popular music.  

For a glimpse into Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

The Business Unit

The Production department sits within the Performing Arts pillar and comprises of a team that delivers production services for ACM across Staging, Lighting, Audio, Broadcast, Wardrobe, Stage Management, and Safety/Training to enable the safe and efficient delivery of events across all of our venues and spaces.

About the Position

The Supervisor, Production Safety supports safe event and performance operations by guiding day-to-day safety practices across Production. The role monitors and supervises the safe technical delivery of events, work practices, and Production Risk Assessments, while assisting in the review, monitoring, and preparation of these assessments. The supervisor ensures adherence to production wide safety requirements, provides safety compliance advice, conducts routine inspections, delivers safety inductions, and develops and maintains safety related documentation.

This position plays an important role in fostering strong presenter and other stakeholder relationships and contributes to identifying and implementing practical solutions to production risks. This includes recommending modifications to work areas, processes, procedures, and equipment to support continuous improvement in safety performance.

Motivates and inspires a high performing Production Safety team to deliver on Arts Centre Melbourne’s strategic goals and functional tasks.

Please refer to the position description for further information, including the key criteria.  Position Description - Supervisor Production Safety Jan 2026.docx

Arts Centre Melbourne employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunity to receive free house seats and complimentary tickets to our shows
• Organisational-wide learning and development and wellbeing programs
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite car-parking
• Access to health care insurance at competitive rates
• Food and beverage discounts at our staff café and surrounding restaurants

Applications
Interested applicants must address the key criteria in their cover letter and submit together with a current resume as one combined document. To submit your application, click on the Apply button below by 11:55pm 16 March 2026

Applications are open to those with full-working rights in Australia

Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.