Executive Producer & General Manager
Woodward Productions

Location: Brisbane-based / Open to Sydney or Melbourne - Touring & Seasonal Productions

Employment Type: Full-time

About Woodward Productions

Woodward Productions is an independent theatre company producing bold, entertaining, audience-first work across Australia and internationally. Our productions include Plied and Prejudice, The Woman in Black, and A Very Naughty Christmas, with a strong focus on touring, remounts, and commercially successful seasons.

We are seeking an Executive Producer & General Manager to take senior responsibility for the producing, operational, and industrial management of the company.

This is a leadership role for someone who has run shows before, understands the mechanics of professional theatre, and is confident operating at a senior level.

The Role

This is a combined Executive Producer and General Manager role, responsible for the smooth, compliant, and commercially sound delivery of Woodward Productions’ slate of work.

You will work closely with the Company Director to:

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of productions

  • Take ownership of budgets, schedules, contracts, and compliance

  • Manage industrial frameworks and employment conditions

  • Ensure the company operates professionally, sustainably, and confidently

Key Responsibilities

Executive Producing

  • Oversee productions from development through to close

  • Lead production budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting

  • Manage touring, remounts, and seasonal programming

  • Identify and manage risk across productions

General Management

  • Overall responsibility for day-to-day operations of productions

  • Manage staffing, contractors, and employment structures

  • Oversee cashflow, payroll inputs, and financial controls

  • Build systems that support growth and repeatable success

Industrial & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with the Live Performance Award (LPA)

  • Manage contracts and conditions under PCA agreements

  • Advise on engagement structures, classifications, and rates

  • Act as the internal authority on industrial matters

Leadership & Stakeholders

  • Lead producers, associate producers, and freelancers

  • Act as a senior point of contact for venues, presenters, and partners

  • Support negotiations and key relationships as required

About You

  • 3+ years’ experience in professional producing and/or general management

  • Direct experience running live theatre productions

  • Extensive working knowledge of the Live Performance Award and PCA agreements

  • Confidence managing budgets, contracts, and people

  • Calm, organised, and highly competent

  • Comfortable making decisions and being accountable

  • Trusted by creative teams and respected by stakeholders

Why Join Woodward Productions

  • Senior responsibility and genuine authority

  • Work on successful, high-profile productions

  • A growing company with national and international ambition

  • A founder-led organisation that values clarity, trust, and competence

Role Details

  • Salary: Salary - 115k reflecting experience and responsibility.

  • Status: Full Time

  • Location: Brisbane office ideally - open to Sydney or Melbourne and touring as required

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Applications Close: 30 January 2026

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and CV to: alex@woodwardproductions.com