- Open to candidates with relevant working rights

- $87,004 to $96,681 pa (HEW5)
- Ongoing, Full time, Perth City Campus
- Open to candidates with relevant working rights

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

ECU City

$87,004 to $96,681 pa (HEW5)

Ongoing, Full time

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), at Edith Cowan University, is one of the world’s leading centres for training in the performing arts, with a celebrated reputation for excellence both in Australia and internationally. In this next extraordinary phase in our development, in our brand-new state of the art ECU City Campus facility, this role will help to shape a dynamic and transformative future.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Production Manager and working closely with the Production Operations and Venue Technical Services teams, the Production Coordinator plays a key role in bringing creative ideas to life within a dynamic, rapid-paced and collaborative creative environment. The position is responsible for coordinating the planning, logistics and delivery of productions, concerts and events, contributing to an exciting and diverse program of creative work.



Providing operational and administrative support across all stages of the production process, the role ensures effective scheduling, resource allocation, budget monitoring, documentation and compliance with work health and safety requirements.

Working collaboratively with academic staff, directors, creative teams, technical staff, students and contractors the Production Coordinator helps turn creative visions into successful live experiences through clear communication, proactive problem-solving and effective coordination. The role requires flexibility, initiative and a solutions-focused approach to navigating the evolving demands of live production, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. With the opportunity to work across a varied and engaging range of productions and events, the Production Coordinator is integral to fostering a positive production culture, maintaining effective systems, supporting continuous improvement and contributing to outstanding creative and operational outcomes.

About You

Demonstrated experience coordinating the planning, scheduling and delivery of Theatre productions and events, ensuring competing priorities and deadlines are effectively managed.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate staffing, facilities, venue access, bookings,



equipment and technical resources to support efficient operations and the successful delivery of activities.

Knowledge of WHS principles and the ability to coordinate risk assessments, maintain compliance documentation and support safe working practices across production and event environments.

Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with creative teams, technical staff, students, contractors and other stakeholders.

Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills, including the preparation and maintenance of schedules, meeting records, technical documentation, risk assessments and operational reports, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Proven ability to anticipate and resolve operational challenges, respond effectively to changing priorities and time-sensitive requirements, and exercise sound judgement in a dynamic production environment.

Demonstrated commitment to improving operational processes, streamlining workflows, enhancing resource utilisation and contributing to a professional, safe and solutions-focused production environment.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits Of Working At ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; vi

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