Head of People and Culture
We are looking for a Head of People and Culture to join the Perth Festival team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a new, senior role that reports to the Executive Director and is a key member of the Festival’s Senior Leadership team. The Head of People and Culture will play a pivotal role in leading the strategic and operational aspects of human resourcing, ensuring that our organisation attracts, develops, and retains the best talent.
Key responsibilities and position description
Some of the key responsibilities of the role are to:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated people strategy that supports the Festival’s artistic, strategic and operational goals.
Actively shape and promote an organisational culture that supports the Festival’s values and mission
- Collaborate with senior management to integrate HR strategies for organisational development and growth.
- Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure they are efficient, equitable, and aligned with our strategic needs.
- Set the standard of a positive health and safety culture by implementing the Perth Festival safety management system and safety standards.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Extensive HR leadership experience, preferably in the arts, non-profit, or related sector.
- Strong understanding of employment law, Workplace Health and Safety, compensation, organisational planning, employee relations, and training and development.
- Demonstrated ability to development and implement HR strategies that align with organisational goals.
Please refer to the position description for comprehensive job information.
How to apply
Perth Festival is a vibrant environment that engages with some of the most incredible professionals, artists and art in the world. We work hard, we love what we do, and we empower our team to work flexibly in a way that suits their lifestyle.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, please submit a copy of your current CV and a cover letter addressing the specific work related capabilities in the position description to [email protected]. For any job related queries, please call Nathan Bennett on 08 6488 8621 (after 5th May 2024) or email [email protected].
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 12th May 2024.
Interviews will commence as soon as possible after the closing date.
Our commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity:
Perth Festival promotes inclusion and values diversity, and our recruitment process focuses on the skills and abilities that help to attract, develop and retain our workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Perth Festival does not condone or tolerate victimisation, sexual harassment or direct and indirect discrimination.
It is important to us that candidates with disability can participate equitably in the recruitment process. As such we can provide you with reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process or if you have any enquiries about these, please reach out to [email protected] to arrange a confidential discussion.
