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Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Production Assistant to join our team on an exciting new animated feature film. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative filmmaking environment and is passionate about animation and production.

As a Production Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the production team. You will act as a central point of coordination across departments, ensuring effective communication, organisation, and administrative support throughout the project.

What You’ll Do:

• Track leave requests and production outages, providing summaries to Production Management as required

• Coordinate new starter onboarding, including start dates, seating allocations, and starter kits

• Liaise with Employee Services and IT team to support onboarding and production needs

• Maintain and manage the production calendar, including coordinating meetings across sites

• Organise and support meetings, reviews, and crew screenings (virtual and in-studio)

• Coordinate digital delivery of materials between studio locations

• Maintain and update production documentation, workflows, and project information

• Provide administrative support to Producers and Production Managers

• Take and distribute clear and accurate meeting notes when required

• Provide additional support and coverage for Production Coordinators when needed

• Act as a point of contact for production visitors, working closely with the Reception team

• Coordinate purchasing requests and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive production and company information

• Attend training and actively contribute to personal and team development

What You’ll Need:

• 1+ years’ experience working as a Production Assistant or in a similar support role within film, post-production, VFX, animation, games, or creative industries; or

• Relevant education in film, VFX, animation, or a related discipline

• Experience with scheduling meetings and calendar management

• Strong computer literacy and administrative skills

• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive team attitude

• A collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and direction

• Enthusiasm, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem solving

• Financial awareness within a production environment

• High level of professionalism and discretion

• Willingness to learn new workflows, tools, and technologies

• Passion for film and animation production

This role is based out of Sydney, Australia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.