Manager, People & Culture

Bring your people-first leadership expertise to drive the People and Culture service delivery at Australia’s largest regional arts centre.

Why Join Us?

• Australia’s largest regional arts centre: Join the People and Culture team of a major Victorian public cultural institution.
• Leadership opportunity: Lead a skilled, passionate team of P&C practitioners, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
• Staff Benefits: Enjoy staff initiatives like complimentary tickets for live music, comedy, opera, theatre, musical theatre and more as well as discount on food and beverages at Tutti and Geelong Arts Centre bars and cafe.
• Positive Culture: Join a growing team that embraces creativity and values inclusiveness.
• Flexible Work Options: We value flexible ways of working and are open to accommodating flexibility wherever possible in line with operational needs and the requirements of the role.
• Lifestyle: Be part of a dynamic coastal city where thriving arts, great food, stunning beaches and big city energy combine to offer an enviable, relaxed lifestyle. Relocation support available.

The Role

The Manager, People and Culture is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality P&C services, providing operational support across the organisation, and ensuring P&C activities align with organisational priorities. The role plans and oversees day-to-day HR operations, manages a team of P&C practitioners, and drives continuous improvement in workforce practices, systems, and processes.

To view a copy of the full position description, please visit the Careers page of our website: https://geelongartscentre.org.au/about-us/careers/

People and Culture Department Overview

The Manager, People and Culture will oversee 2 direct reports – a Senior People and Culture Advisor and a People Services Officer.

This role, along with a Senior Manager, Organisational Development will report into the Director, People and Culture.

Diversity, Inclusion and our Culture

Geelong Arts Centre is deeply committed to reconciliation, equity and cultural safety.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, and from people of all cultures, identities and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages and genders.

We recognise the importance of lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we value the unique perspectives this brings to leadership, decision-making and organisational culture. We are committed to providing a culturally safe, inclusive and supportive recruitment process, and to working respectfully with First Nations leaders, including through Djilaga Circle, our First Nations advisory and leadership group.

Apply Now!

To be considered for this opportunity candidates must address the Selection Criteria and Capabilities requirements outlined in the Position Description.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact the People and Culture Team at employment@geelongartscentre.org.au

Applications close Midnight Thursday 8 January 2026

Please note the administration team are on leave from 22 December 2025 – 4 January 2026. Any queries will be answered, and shortlisting will commence on our return.