At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the operational delivery of a thrilling four-night festival in Sydney.
- Company: Join BBR Group, a dynamic events agency known for epic festivals.
- Benefits: Permanent role with competitive pay and opportunities to grow your event management skills.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a supportive team and room for creativity.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of exciting events and make unforgettable experiences happen.
- Qualifications: Five years' experience in large public events and strong logistics skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
We're looking for a Production Manager / Event Producer to work on the operational delivery of Ghost in The Rocks 2026, a four-night festival across October 29 - November 1 at The Rocks, Sydney.
This is a permanent Sydney-based role starting October 6, 2026.
You'll own logistics, supplier management, planning, compliance, and financial tracking.
This is a hands-on role.
You'll work alongside our Head of Production, manage contractors and sit in the operational decision-making loop.
You'll also support planning for our other activations as the year progresses.
Key responsibilities
- Logistics: bump in - out and day-of delivery
- Supplier management: negotiating contracts, managing timelines, solving problems as they surface
- Planning: build schedules, risk mitigation, contingency planning, and detailed run-of-show
- Compliance: safety, accessible access, and regulatory requirements
- Financial tracking: Cost control, and reporting
About you
- At least five years' experience delivering large public events (festivals, concerts, outdoor activations, or similar scale)
- Strong experience with event logistics and site management
- Strong experience with supplier negotiation and contract management
- Strong experience with health and safety compliance in public events
- Strong experience with budget management and financial reporting
- Strong experience with vendor and contractor coordination
- Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and project management tools (Asana experience preferred but trainable)
- Comfortable with complexity, move fast, and don't panic when something breaks at 4pm
- Organised but flexible with a can do attitude
- Communicate clearly across teams
About us
BBR Group is a Sydney-based events and experiential agency.
We produce Australia's largest independent festivals and activations, including Ghost in The Rocks (a four-night Halloween festival), Mov'in Bed (open-air cinema), Bastille Festival, Little Chef, and major brand activations across Sydney.
We work with international brands, government agencies, and tourism bodies.
Our team is 20+ people; we think strategically, move quickly, and expect people to own their brief.
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Event Producer / Production Manager in The Rocks employer: BBR AGENCY Pty Ltd
At Ghost in The Rocks, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that thrives on collaboration and creativity. Our Sydney-based team enjoys flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to a thrilling four-night Halloween festival that brings the community together. Join us to be part of an exciting event where your skills in staffing management will shine, and your contributions will directly impact the success of this unique celebration.
