Group
Occupation
231435 Production Manager (Audio, Screen or Live Performance)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
231435 Production Manager (Audio, Screen or Live Performance)
Plans, organises, supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of audio, screen or live performance productions, including managing the activities of crew, artists and technicians.
Specialisations
- Location Manager
- Post-Production Supervisor
- Stage Manager
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Supervises the day-to-day operations of an audio, film, television or live performance production
- Coordinates and manages rehearsal processes
- Liaises between crew, artists and technicians to support the director during rehearsals
- Coordinates bump-in and bump-out of costumes, sets, props and lighting
- Manages performers during the performance run
- Coordinates pre-show set up and manages the backstage, props and costumes
- Plans and schedules rehearsals and production activities and calls technical cues during a show
- Oversees and manages daily operations of the crew, artists and technicians to ensure efficient flow of work through the facility
- Assists with setting up and maintaining the production and technical workflow processes internally and externally