Job Description
About NAISDA
NAISDA is Australia's leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts training organisation.
In ****, we celebrate 50 years of shaping Strong Lives, Vibrant Communities and Creative Futures through dance and performing arts education.
What You'll Do
As our People & Culture Manager, you'll guide us across the employment lifecycle and assist us in ensuring our workplace is a safe, inclusive and empowering environment to ensure we support our leaders, engage our workforce, optimise performance and minimise risk to our College.
Operate as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees
Managing risk across the employment lifecycle
Reviewing and updating HR policies and processes on an ongoing basis
Delivery of all recruitment and onboarding activities
Managing the employee separation process
Generating and analysing HR metrics and reports
Management of NAISDA's Workplace Health & Safety obligations
Building learning and development pathways
Strengthening organisational culture by embedding First Nations values, protocols, and ways of working
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industrial instruments
About You
Tertiary degree in HR or equivalent work experience and qualifications
Previous experience in a similar leadership role
Demonstrated understanding of the contemporary issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the impact these issues have on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, societies and culture
Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.




Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
In-depth knowledge and experience working with employment legislation and industrial instruments
Demonstrated influencing skills
Business acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proven ability to investigate and solve problems / develop recommendations
Experience and knowledge of a diverse range of Human Resources functions
Ability to work under pressure
Strong capability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy at all times
Commitment to teamwork and ability to juggle multiple completing priorities
Willingness to work outside standard hours when required, specifically where workload or deadlines require
AHRI membership
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply
Why You Should Join NAISDA
Purpose-led work contributing to First Nations self-determination
Culturally secure and creative workplace with staff health and wellbeing program
Flexible workplace with paid parental leave, extra annual and cultural leave
Formalised professional and cultural development and training
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Parkland campus with connections to communities nationally
Additional Information
This role will require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
We work together to shape Strong Lives, Vibrant Communities and Creative Futures, grounded in culture, connection and care.
Every NAISDA voice contributes to carrying our vision, purpose and values forward.

📌 People & Organisational Culture Manager (Central Coast)
🏢 NAISDA Dance College
📍 Central Coast