Event Producer

Immediate start available for the right candidate. About the role At Polite Playground, we’re seeking an experienced and creative Event Producer to join our dynamic team on a part-time basis . Based in our Chippendale office in Sydney, you’ll play a pivotal role in producing engaging and impactful events and activations that exceed client expectations. You’ll be responsible for producing best-in-class brand experiences from brief to bump-out. Working closely with our accounts, creative, and digital teams, you’ll ensure every activation is delivered seamlessly, safely, and with a high standard of creativity and authenticity. What you’ll be doing Collaborating with internal teams and client stakeholders to plan and deliver brand activations, roadshows, pop-ups, and live experiences across retail centres, sporting events, universities, festivals, and public spaces. Producing activations in live environments – managing site access, permits, suppliers, staffing, transport, installs, bump-in/bump-out, and on-site execution. Working closely with creative and account teams to bring activation concepts to life, ensuring ideas are practical, on-brand, and executable within real-world constraints. Overseeing on-site delivery and performance, identifying opportunities to optimise flow, engagement, and audience experience across multi-day or multi-location activations. Managing production budgets, timelines, and reconciliations to ensure activations are delivered efficiently, safely, and within scope. Building and maintaining strong relationships with venues, centre management, councils, suppliers, staffing agencies, and production partners. Supporting and mentoring junior team members by sharing best practices in experiential production, live site delivery, and supplier management. What we’re looking for Minimum 3-5 years of experience in event production, preferably within the marketing and communications industry. Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders. Creative flair and the ability to conceptualise and deliver innovative event experiences. Proficiency in project and event-related software and digital tools, such as interactive technology and project management software. A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful events. Familiarity with event budgeting and financial management. Requirements Availability 3 days per week, or approx. 20-25 hours per week. Availability to work Tues, Wed & Thurs from our Chippendale office is ideal. Open to flexible arrangements that can be agreed to ahead of time. Driver’s license required, access to a car ideal. Temporary visa holders welcome to apply – we are open to offering sponsorship for the right candidate. What we offer At Polite Playground, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and an inclusive and supportive team culture. We’re committed to your well‑being and encourage a healthy work‑life balance. About us Polite Playground is a creative agency specialising in tech‑led brand activations and live experiences. We design and deliver innovative, digitally enabled activations that blend physical environments with technology – from pop‑ups and roadshows to retail, sporting, and campus experiences. Working with leading brands across multiple sectors, we focus on smart production, meaningful engagement, and sustainable delivery to create experiences that drive real impact. If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience to excel as our Event Producer, we encourage you to apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr