Operations Manager

Join our vibrant and dynamic theatre production company as Operations Manager, where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive operational support to the COO, who oversees the business, commercial, and administrative operations of the Global Creatures Group.  This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive self-starter to collaborate with a passionate team of professionals dedicated to bringing unique theatre productions to life.

Who we are:

Global Creatures is an Australian enterprise, headquartered in Sydney, with offices in New York and London. We develop, produce and licence ground-breaking live theatrical productions internationally. Our most recent production, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, the first Australian produced musical to originate on Broadway, and is being performed in various cities worldwide. 

GC productions over the last 15 years include King Kong; Muriel’s Wedding The Musical; Strictly Ballroom The Musical; How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular; and Walking With Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular. 

The role: 

This position is based at our head office in Surry Hills, Sydney, where you will work closely with high-performing teams across production, marketing, HR, finance, and legal and business affairs to support the company’s strategic objectives and ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities and opportunities:

• Provide operational and administrative support to the COO, ensuring efficient management of daily tasks and long-term projects
• Assist in the design, implementation, and management of various business processes to enhance productivity and streamline operations
• Manage the administration of special projects, including the creation of documents, reports, and presentations, while coordinating with department heads to ensure smooth project execution
• Oversee day-to-day IT-related tasks and small projects, including managing relationships and administration with IT service providers and promoting the use and adoption of Microsoft 365 to improve systems, processes, and team collaboration
• Support the planning and execution of leadership and company meetings, as well as training sessions, including preparing PowerPoint presentations and other relevant materials
• Manage a range of office administrative tasks, such as employee orientation, maintaining calendars, reports, and registers, and coordinating meeting bookings.

Selection Criteria:

• Passion for the Entertainment Industry: relevant experience is a plus, but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and collaborative approach: Self-driven with a positive, ‘can-do’ mindset, and a strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Proven project management skills with ability to deliver results on time, and within scope
• Proficiency in and enthusiasm for Microsoft 365 
• IT savvy: A genuine interest in using IT to improve work efficiencies, enhance knowledge sharing, and foster better communication across the organisation 
• Strong relationship building skills  
• Independent worker and team player 
• Personal alignment with our company values of passion, creativity, collaboration, inclusion and integrity in all aspects of the role.

How to apply:

If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to be part of our team, please email an application including a cover letter outlining why you are applying for the role. 

Please note we will ONLY accept applications that:

1. are emailed to recruitment@global-creatures.com;
2. include a covering note specifically addressing the Selection Criteria; and
3. include a CV.

Applications close on Monday, 26thAugust 2024.