Experience

Arena Theatre Company

• Australia
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non-Executive Director

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  As Non-Executive Director, I provide an independent view on the running of the business, governance and boardroom best practice. I also sit on the Board's Finance & Risk Committee. Established in Melbourne in 1966, Arena is one of Australia's longest-running producers of theatre for young people. Over the past 50 years Arena has performed for more than 500,000 people in 15 countries. In its recent history, Arena has established itself as a leader in innovation, engaging young people in creative projects that use cutting-edge technology to enhance their experience of creativity. Show less



University of Melbourne

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Artistic Operations Manager - Victorian College of the Arts & Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Heading up the Artistic Operations Team, I am responsible for planning, program management, and production operations for the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music (FAM), home of two internationally renowned and historic cultural institutions: the Victorian College of the Arts, and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Managing a multi-million-dollar budget I work with my 13 direct reports, and department of over 100, to plan, budget and oversee end-to-end delivery of a performance programme comprising more than 450 productions, concerts and events per year. Show less



Emporium Creative Hub

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations

• Local Advisory Group Member

  • 2020 - Present

  Provide advice to management of the newly-created Emporium Creative Hub about strategy, brand and operations. Provide advice to management of the newly-created Emporium Creative Hub about strategy, brand and operations.



Melbourne Theatre Company

• Australia
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • 2019 - 2022

  Responsible for management of all production departments through the lifecycle of MTC productions to ensure their delivery within set parameters, on time and on budget. Acting as the funnel for all production information, I was chiefly responsible for liaison with the creative team, facilitating design rationalisation to translate their theatrical vision into reality. Production Management is where the art intersects with the business, as such, in this role I was called upon to negotiate difficult situations as required when tensions naturally arise between the competing priorities and demands of these different entities. Show less

• Production Manager - Torch the Place

  • 2019 - 2019

  Managed production delivery of MTC's production of 'Torch the Place' at Arts Centre Melbourne, The Fairfax. Engaged to manage 'Torch the Place', prior to being appointed into the ongoing Production Manager role at MTC.



Arts Centre Melbourne

• Australia
• Performing Arts
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Arts Researcher & Writer (Arts Wellbeing Collective)

  • 2020 - 2021

  Worked with the Head of Program on research projects to form the foundation of future guidelines and recommendations as part of the Arts Wellbeing Collective's range of publications/initiatives. Worked with the Head of Program on research projects to form the foundation of future guidelines and recommendations as part of the Arts Wellbeing Collective's range of publications/initiatives.



Ulumbarra Foundation

• Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

• Mentor

  • 2019 - 2021

  The Ulumbarra Foundation’s Education and Engagement Subcommittee has assembled a group of ten performing arts professionals, all industry leaders in diverse fields, to provide professional guidance and mentorship to Bendigo performing arts aspirants and participants. The Ulumbarra Foundation’s Education and Engagement Subcommittee has assembled a group of ten performing arts professionals, all industry leaders in diverse fields, to provide professional guidance and mentorship to Bendigo performing arts aspirants and participants.



Bendigo Theatre Company

• Australia
• Performing Arts

• President

  • 2018 - 2021

  Responsible for steering this heritage theatre company through a period of rapid and considerable innovation and change. In particular, proud of my work in implementing a more structured approach to company programming; development of the annual season launch; implementation of better and more sophisticated systems to support the work the company is doing; and, creation of a more functional governance structure to better divide and share responsibilities in the form of distinct portfolios for members of the committee.It takes a specific skillset to drive significant change in a company with such rich history; the change has been extremely well received and we are consequently seeing increased member engagement and a more positive environment. Programming seasons for the company and providing annual reports to the membership has required an acute understanding of finance, accounting, and budgeting principles for arts organisations. Show less

• Producer & Production Manager - Wicked

  • 2019 - 2019

  Responsible for management of a cast and producing/production team (volunteers) of approx. 150 people, including total oversight of all production elements, as well as a budget of $250k (making a profit of $40k~). Wicked was the largest and most technically-complex production the company has ever attempted, and was awarded 13 Music Theatre Guild of Victoria awards, including Production of the Year.

• Senior Production Manager & Programme Director (Seasons 2018, 2019)

  • 2017 - 2019

  Responsible for programming, contracting, budgeting and operation management of the 2018 & 2019 BTC Theatre Seasons.My role as Senior Production Manager means that I oversee all of the season's event coordinators and production managers to provide assistance, advice and support.

• Vice President

  • 2014 - 2018

  Elected Vice President in 2014 after serving four years on General Committee. Portfolios held included: Marketing; Programming; Governance/Policy Management; Production/Operations Management; Systems Management.

• Production Manager - One Man, Two Guvnors

  • 2017 - 2017

• Committee Member

  • 2010 - 2014

• Production Manager - Peter Pan

  • 2011 - 2011



University of Melbourne

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

  Short term contract during COVID managing 7 (postponed) Dance Productions culminating in one End of Year Dance Season. Short term contract during COVID managing 7 (postponed) Dance Productions culminating in one End of Year Dance Season.



City of Greater Bendigo

• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Team Leader - Front of House Services (Bendigo Venues & Events)

  • 2018 - 2020

  Responsible for managing a department of close to 100 staff and volunteers committed to high-quality customer service. Development of a new department from the ground-up following an organisational restructure, including: implementation of new volunteer management system; development of operational policies and procedures; leading rollout of emergency management plans; increasing day-to-day connectivity with the events and technical teams; working with the contract caterers and marketing team around brand development and customer interface; and, development and implementation of more rigid venue safety and security measures. The most exciting part of this role has been innovating and developing new systems and processes to better support the work of the unit. Show less

• Production Manager - Season Launch 2019 (Bendigo Venues & Events)

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

  Responsible for all aspects of logistics and operations management for CVE's 2019 Season Launch, which involved implementation of a brand-new format in collaboration with the Marketing and Business Development Team.

• A/Head Technician - Ulumbarra Theatre (Bendigo Venues & Events)

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Temporary backfill appointment (on top of substantive role) during a departmental restructure and recruitment phase. Responsible for production and technical management of UlumbarraTheatre, mainly involving liaison with touring companies and management of casual technical staff

• Venue & Event Coordinator / Officer

  • 2017 - 2018

  First point of contact for potential hirers of any of the Bendigo Venues & Events suite of venues. Key responsibilities included writing and executing contracts with touring companies, dealing with external producers and managing events and productions including dance, theatre, comedy, musicals, weddings, festivals, conferences, functions, meetings, etc. as required. Fixed term appointment during business unit restructure.

• Operations Administrator (Bendigo Venues & Events)

  • 2015 - 2017

  Responsible for writing policies and operational procedures for the Bendigo Venues & Events business unit, with a particular focus on safe operational procedure creation for the new Ulumbarrra Theatre, during the build and throughout the first years of the theatre's operation. Worked closely with the Operations Manager, assisting with contractor management, FOH & BOH staff training and development, and management of day-to-day venue operations.

• Supervising Theatre Technician & FOH Manager (Bendigo Venues & Events)

  • 2010 - 2015

  Responsible for day-to-day theatre operations (BOH & FOH) on assigned productions and events. Lighting was my specialisation, so I was regularly engaged as a Lighting Programmer/Designer, as well as Supervising Technician, Mechanist, Sound Technician, etc. I worked across the BOH/FOH divide, and was also a FOH Manager for various performances and events.



Melbourne Theatre Company

• Australia
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing, Production, HR Intern

  • 2017 - 2017

  During my internship at Melbourne Theatre Company, I was involved with many projects and tasks.Responsible for drafting risk assessments, producing web content, proofing print and web content, budgeting marketing plans, etc. One larger project was a weapon audit for Production and Risk departments; another was the analysis, review, and restructure of the Student Theatre Pass, which included finance, marketing, and box office.

• Assistant to the Lighting Designer - Melbourne Talam

  • 2017 - 2017

  Worked in an assisting role to Lighting Designer Rachel Burke on MTC's production of 'Melbourne Talam' for its season in Southbank Theatre, and subsequent tour.