About Arts and Culture Trust (ACT)

ACT manages and operates some of Western Australia's most iconic cultural venues. Our vision is to inspire, welcome and connect people through exceptional performing arts and cultural experiences across the State. Working with ACT means being part of an organisation that plays an important role in growing and supporting Western Australia’s cultural and creative industries.

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About the role

It’s a busy time for us at the Arts and Culture Trust (ACTWA) – there’s not only some big changes in our future but there’s opportunity to imbed a Business Partnering model and build purpose built policies, procedures and more!

We’re looking for a HR professional who’s excited to make those changes with us, who loves supporting managers and who can not only comes up with great ideas but can action them as well.  You will have the chance to shape how we deliver services, drive cultural change, and implement initiatives that genuinely benefit our people. 

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you’ll be working with the real stars of the show – the amazing ACT WA People and Culture team!  You will be empowered to make real decisions that contribute to our success working across all layers of the organisation and get behind the scenes of iconic venues such as His Majesty’s Theatre, State Theatre Centre and more. 

Essentially, we’ve got great ideas for a show - but before we start celebrating our Tony Award we’ve got to pen to paper and write our script – meticulously outlining the acts and scenes to make our vision a reality!

In this role you will: 

• Partner with leaders and staff across our venues, providing pragmatic HR advice that balances Public Sector standards with operational realities. 
• Contribute to strategic discussions and future-focused initiatives that support vibrant, safe and fit-for-purpose workplaces. 
• Contribute to engaging People & Culture projects that support wellbeing, connection and organisational culture. 
• Develop and implement policies and frameworks that reflect our evolving culture. 
• Co-lead transactional HR services
• Navigate legislation, Agreements and Awards to ensure compliance and best practice. 
• Undertake Employee Relations and Industrial Relations activities, including investigations and union liaison. 

This is a 12-month fixed term full-time opportunity with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Detailed information about this opportunity is available in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For further information about the role, please contact David Goyder, People & Culture Manager on 08 9265 0972 or email david.goyder@artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au  

Location

This role will be based at His Majesty’s Theatre and may be required to travel to work from ACT’s metropolitan sites as required.

Why work with us?

Here at ACT, we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Additional leave entitlements, including public service holidays.
• Generous parental leave provisions with flexibility for returning parents.

Conditions

To be eligible for this role, we require that you to have:

• A current National Police Clearance Certificate.

Ready to Join the Show?

To apply for the job, please submit:

• A current CV outlining your relevant skills and experience, along with two professional references.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining a time you lead and implemented organisational change.

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the essential criteria during the selection process

To submit your application, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team via employment@artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au

As lodgement is system generated, we advise you submit your application well before the closing time as applications received on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

ACT is committed to fostering workplace equity and diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, women, individuals with disabilities, youth and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.