Business Affairs Coordinator

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

Occupying a 32-acre site and providing facilities of the highest industry standards, the studio features nine sound stages, several production offices, workshops, and hosts around 50 independent entertainment industry businesses. The history of the site provides an eclectic mix of new and old buildings, and manicured landscapes create proportion and space.

The Coordinator’s role is to provide a high level of business affairs support in the areas of tenant leasing, production licensing, and providing administration support to the wider team. The Coordinator will also be responsible for the studios marketing initiatives.

Who are we looking for? The position requires an organized, diligent individual with strong interpersonal and organisational skills who can operate autonomously and with confidence. You will be someone with good attention to detail, not be shy of calculating numbers, and enjoy work that involves reviewing the details of documentation to ensure it is accurate.

We are a small team at Disney Studios Australia and we operate together with the larger picture in mind. The ideal candidate is someone with a proactive approach, who is comfortable stepping in across a variety of tasks where help is required.

If this sounds like you and you are interested in working with the Disney Studios Australia team, please apply with your cover letter telling us why you should be our next Business Affairs Coordinator!

Your key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Draft, issue, facilitate execution and file appropriately all third-party leases or licence agreements

• Collect, monitor and file all required third party insurances for tenants, production clients, vendors and contractors

• Analyse information; prepare reports, manuals, correspondence and memoranda

• Maintain and update all compliance-related files and records

• Assist with lease management and monthly invoice reporting

• Support Studio marketing initiatives

• Provide support to the Commercial Manager and the wider team as requiredStep into the Help Desk role as required

To be successful in this role, you will hold:

• Previous administration experience – if you have worked in an environment where you have experience reviewing and maintaining documentation, such as a real estate office or legal firm, this would be highly regarded

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Positive, proactive, and engaging customer focus

• The ability to manage multiple contact points simultaneously

• Comfort with numbers and calculations

Additional Information:

The Walt Disney Company can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing wdi.careers.au@disney.com.

This is unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination then apply now!

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.