Diversified entertainment operator: theme parks, cinemas, film production and distribution
Village Roadshow operates across film, theme parks, and cinema with a significant footprint in Australia. The tech stack is predominantly Microsoft (Fabric, Synapse, Dynamics 365, Power Platform) paired with SAP for enterprise operations—a configuration typical of large operators managing distributed assets, inventory, and customer data across multiple physical locations. Hiring remains operations-focused (70% of active roles), reflecting ongoing challenges in labor optimization and multi-site maintenance coordination.
Village Roadshow was founded in 1954 and has grown into a leading Australian entertainment conglomerate operating theme parks, cinema exhibition networks, film production and distribution, and marketing solutions businesses. The company employs over 5,000 people across Australia, with major operations centers in Melbourne (South Yarra head office), Sydney, and the Gold Coast. Revenue-generating divisions span live attractions, film content, retail brands, and exhibition networks. Core operational friction points include labor cost management, multi-location maintenance scheduling, vendor coordination, and guest experience optimization across both indoor (cinema) and outdoor (theme parks, marine life) environments.
Primarily Microsoft (Fabric, Synapse, Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform), SQL Server, SAP, and Adobe Creative Cloud. Recently built a customer data platform within Microsoft Fabric.
Preventative maintenance automation, multi-site operations management, attraction overhauls, marine life support system maintenance, customer data consolidation in Fabric, and labor efficiency initiatives across theme parks and venues.
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