About the Company

South Bank Corporation is the renowned place manager behind Brisbane's premier recreational, cultural, educational and entertainment precinct, South Bank. With a vision to be a world-leading urban precinct that welcomes, engages and inspires, we are committed to innovating, managing and maintaining our enviable reputation while recognising the growing demand for green space in Brisbane's inner city.

As Brisbane prepares to host Brisbane 2032, South Bank Corporation plays a pivotal role in ensuring our iconic precinct is ready to showcase Brisbane and Queensland on the world stage. This Production, Site and Operations Manager role presents an opportunity to bring a multitude of exciting event concepts to life, ensure they are delivered to a high standard, safely and professionally, on time and on budget while optimising the visitor experience.

About the Role

South Bank Corporation has been on a journey to reshape and bolster its Events team, which is responsible for planning and delivering an exciting calendar of produced, partnered, hosted and ‘always on’ events at Brisbane’s favourite precinct. In the last year alone, this has included the FIFA World Cup Live Site, On the Banks, Southwave, Riverfire, New Year’s Eve, Brisbane Festival, Seafood Festival, the AO Live Site and South Bank’s iconic Christmas celebrations featuring the Giant Elves.

This is an embedded role within the Events team, reporting to the Senior Manager – Event Strategy as part of the Events leadership team. You'll be working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders to oversee production logistics, site operations and management, technical design, risk management and bump-in/out activities.





Key responsibilities

- Site manage large scale festivals, activations and events within the precinct from start to finish to maintain oversight on all technical functions.
- Develop and implement detailed production schedules, run sheets and site plans.
- Translate creative and programming concepts into viable technical and production outcomes including budgeting.
- Oversee all technical production elements of event builds, including staging, lighting, audio, power, rigging and infrastructure.
- Manage the procurement and coordination of production suppliers, equipment and services.
- Ensure all technical production activities comply with event timelines, budget parameters and risk controls and safety requirements.
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders on site layouts, traffic management plans and infrastructure delivery, to ensure smooth and efficient event delivery.
- Supervise technical crews and contractors during live operations.
- Source quotes, prepare and manage production budgets and supplier contracts.
- Support the development and implementation of event risk assessments and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for events.
- Monitor compliance with WHS legislation, codes of practice corporation policies

About You

- Minimum 10 years’ experience in live event or festival production management,



site management or technical management.
- Experience developing and building festival sites, including food and beverage, staging and back of house
- Strong technical knowledge of staging, lighting, audio, video, rigging and power systems.
- Proven ability to manage multiple events, budgets and supplier contracts concurrently.
- Sound understanding of WHS, risk management and event compliance requirements.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills with a collaborative approach.
- Experience leading teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work and lead as a team member in a fast paced and frequently changing workplace.
- Ability to contribute to team direction, give and receive feedback and achieve agreed performance standards to contribute to a culture of performance excellence.
- EWP license, forklift license and working at heights license.
- A can-do attitude with the ability to work in a dynamic and highly changing environment
- An excellent team player with the ability to support other team members to get the job done

Benefits on Offer

- Competitive salary plus 12.75% super
- Brilliant office location with subsidised parking and public transport
- Join a high-performing, inclusive and welcoming team

How to apply If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button to complete your application. Please upload your current resume and a one-page cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role.

* Applications will close midnight, Wednesday 21st October 2026

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