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People and Culture Business Partner

FULL TIME | ONGOING

About Us

Geelong Arts Centre is one of eleven Victorian State Government owned creative organisations under the umbrella of Creative Victoria. Since opening in 1981, Geelong Arts Centre has made significant artistic and cultural contributions to Geelong and the surrounding regions.

Geelong Arts Centre is currently undergoing a period of exciting and dynamic change. To meet the cultural needs of a growing population and help secure Geelong’s position as a global city, the Victorian State Government, through Creative Victoria, has committed funding for three stages of capital development.

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One - the refurbishment of The Playhouse Theatre was completed in 2010.

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Two - the Ryrie Street Redevelopment ($38.5m) was completed November 2019 and opened to the public on 7th November 2019.

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Three - The Little Malop Street Redevelopment ($140m) commenced in 2019 and is planned for completion in 2023. This investment will result in a world-class arts facility becoming the cultural heart of Geelong and the G21 region.

Led by a dynamic CEO and Leadership Team, your contribution and expertise will be highly valued.

We offer a great working setting in the creative heart of Geelong, working alongside passionate people who are committed to community and the Arts.

About The Role The People & Culture Business Partner (Senior) provides high level generalist HR partnering and operational delivery across the entire Centre. The role is operational and delivery focused, ensuring consistent application of HR frameworks, policies and processes, and supporting organisational effectiveness through proactive partnering, coaching and implementation of people initiatives.





The role provides senior advisory capability across employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment, performance, change implementation and capability uplift. It works collaboratively with leaders to anticipate workforce needs, resolve complex issues and strengthen manager capability.

Essential Qualifications And Experience To be successful in this position, you will have:

- Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Business or another relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Extensive understanding of the Fair Work Act, Awards and National Employment Standards, as well as a mature understanding of their application and interpretation
- Demonstrated experience of delivering senior generalist human resources partnering across ER/IR, recruitment, workforce planning and performance.
- Demonstrated experience providing P&C; advice and coaching to managers, including the management of employee relations, performance and conduct matters.
- Experience interpreting and applying employment legislation, industrial instruments, policies and employment conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with managers, employees, team members and other stakeholders.
- Experience with HRIS platforms and HR workforce analytics.

Desirable Qualifications And Experience





- Experience in public sector or regulated environments.
- Experience in managing WorkCover claims to successful resolution.
- Professional membership of the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) or another relevant professional body.

Other Requirements

- The following checks, licences and certifications are required for this role:
- Working with Children’s Check (employee)

The employee must provide evidence that they hold current certifications prior to commencing employment with Geelong Arts Centre. The employee must maintain currency of these checks, licences and certifications for the duration of their employment with Geelong Arts Centre.

Position Description

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Geelong Arts Centre Enterprise Agreement

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Sound like you? Then we want to hear from you!

To apply for this opportunity please click the Apply Now button and provide a cover letter including your ability to meet the key requirements outlined in the position description, and a current CV.

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Applicants will be required to undergo police and identity screening. First round interviews will be conducted either face-to-face or online.

Geelong Arts

Centre is an equal opportunity employer and values the contribution that diversity brings to the workplace.

Geelong Arts Centre is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of all children that interact with our organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse.

Geelong Arts Centre encourages and welcomes applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders People.

Applications are open to those with full-working rights in Australia.

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