Event Production Manager

PRODUCTION (SITE) MANAGER

ABOUT SECOND SUNDAY

Second Sunday is a creative events agency and promoter, specialising in the conception and delivery of world-class experiences across music, sport and entertainment.

We partner with leading brands, rights holders and broadcasters to design and execute premium live events, while also producing our own major ticketed event series.

Our owned and operated properties include Night at The Barracks and Night at The Parkland - large-scale, multi-week outdoor concert series that bring world-class artists to unique locations, combining premium hospitality, high-end production and elevated fan experiences.

We are passionate about delivering events that create genuine impact - commercially, culturally and experientially.

CULTURE

We pride ourselves on a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
We work hard, move fast, and maintain a strong level of professionalism across all client interactions - while keeping things collaborative, direct and enjoyable.

The role is hands-on and needs someone who is not too precious.

THE ROLE

NB; Even though the roles title is Production Manager we are looking for someone who has experience and is happy to work across both Production and Site Management

The Production Manager role is based in our Manly office, a short walk from the beach.

• Type: Full-time (in office)

• Start: July 2026

• Salary: TBC based on experience

• Super: 12%

• Leave: 4 weeks annual leave

Hours: Monday–Friday, approx. 9am–6pm
(Event industry hours apply - including nights, weekends, and travel interstate/international as required.)

PROJECTS & SCOPE

Second Sunday delivers a diverse slate of projects across agency and promoter work.

Clients & projects include:
ARIAs, AACTA Awards, Monster Energy, Sail GP, Rugby Australia, Toyota, Coca Cola, Jurassic Park, Magic Mike Live, X Games and more.

Promoter arm:
We produce large-scale ticketed events and touring series, including:

• Night at The Barracks - premium outdoor concert series featuring international and Australian artists

• Night at The Parkland - a growing live music experience in Brisbane

These projects involve full site builds, complex stakeholder environments, multi-night programming, hospitality overlays and broadcast integration.

You’ll be working across both client-led projects and owned IP - giving exposure to the full lifecycle of event production, from pitch to delivery.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Production Manager will support the Head of Production and Event Manager across all phases:

• Business Development and Pitching

• Pre-production

• Bump-in / live delivery

• Bump-out / post-event

You will play a key role in delivering both agency projects and major owned event series, with increasing responsibility across planning, supplier management and on-site execution.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who wants to be deeply involved in the delivery of high-quality, large-scale events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PRE-PRODUCTION & EVENT DELIVERY

• Assist in planning and execution of all operational aspects of events

• Appoint and manage production suppliers (lighting, audio, video, staging, comms, pyro)

• Develop and version-control:

  • Site plans

  • Floor plans

  • Technical drawings

• Build and manage production schedules and run sheets

• Coordinate transport and logistics across multi-site events

• Liaise with venues and key stakeholders including but not limited:

  • Government departments

  • Landowners and trusts

  • Venue operators

• Manage booking of infrastructure and event overlay

• Assist in building production crews and staffing plans

• Prepare and manage:

  • Permits

  • Licences

  • Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)

  • Event documentation

• Support accreditation planning

• Coordinate with:

  • Broadcast teams (where applicable)

  • Security, safety and risk teams

  • Police and emergency services

• Provide operational support across:

  • Sponsorship activations

  • Media and PR

  • Marketing deliverables

• Act as key liaison for venue technical teams

• Manage artist technical requirements and liaise with touring parties

TECHINCAL DRAWINGS

• MUST be proficient in Vectorworks with ability to produce both 2D and 3D plans

• Able to manage drawings using VW ProjectShare

• Proficient in both 2D and 3D sketch up drawings

• We would like to see someone who is open to developing workflows to use AI to both increase the quality and reduce the time needed in producing renders. This isn’t just typing prompts into ChatGPT it is thinking about integrating solid technical drawings into modern technology to develop realistic and achievable renders to help in production planning and sales decks

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

• Liaise with clients as directed

• Attend WIP meetings and internal planning sessions

• Participate in site visits and stakeholder meetings

• Contribute to pitches and new business opportunities

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Strong execution across multiple concurrent projects

• High-quality documentation and version control

• Confident supplier and stakeholder management

• Ability to operate both in planning phases and under live event pressure

• Contribution to the continued growth of Second Sunday’s owned event portfolio, including flagship series like Night at The Barracks and Night at The Parkland

WHY THIS ROLE

You’ll be working closely with the founders and a tight-knit team that takes a “get it done” approach to delivering standout events.

The work is varied - from major concert series and broadcast events to brand activations and sports properties - with real ownership and growth potential.