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Job Title


Head of Production and Operations


Company : Apex Event Recruitment


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-12-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Pay Range A$150,000.00/yr A$180,000.00/yr Position Head of Production & Operations NSW Fulltime, Permanent Sydney (Western Sydney) Location North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Company Apex Event Recruitment a leading provider of event, exhibition equipment and infrastructure across Australia. Role Overview The Head of Production & Operations NSW will oversee business profitability by managing operational costs, supporting sales and operations teams, and supervising 3060 fulltime, parttime, casual and contract staff. Key Responsibilities Manage staff, plan and evaluate department activities including forecasting, budgeting, scheduling and variance analysis. Deliver performance feedback, set clear roles and expectations, and establish productivity standards. Lead training and development, enabling staff to take on additional responsibilities. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement production department sales and operations processes. Recruit, interview and manage new production staff across all skillsets. Identify training and upskilling opportunities for operational staff. Resource events accurately and ensure briefings for event staff to crew leader level. Coordinate accreditation for all staff with site access. Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers. Ensure compliance with contracts and documentation. Candidate Profile Extensive experience in the events industry, particularly exhibition, installation, experiential or technical areas. Strong people leadership and mentoring skills across diverse disciplines. High business acumen with a focus on metrics and results. Expertise in Event Production & Operations across all stages. Experience managing departmental objectives: forecasting, budgeting, scheduling. Excellent planning, prioritisation and project management abilities. Handson, solutionfocused mindset with meticulous attention to detail. Strong understanding of WHS standards and operational compliance. Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration skills. Availability to work from the office 5 days a week in Western Sydney. Willingness to work outside normal business hours when required. Right to live and work in Australia. Application Notice Please note that the role is subject to background checks. This position is currently open and not expired. #J-18808-Ljbffr