Why Join Us?
- Australia’s largest regional arts centre: Shape the strategic direction of a major Victorian public cultural institution.
- Executive Leadership Impact: Play a key strategic role as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and influence organisational direction.
- 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 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 Director, People & Culture reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for providing strategic leadership across all people, culture and organisational capability functions at Geelong Arts Centre.
As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role shapes an inclusive, high-performing and values-aligned workplace culture, ensuring the Centre meets its legislative obligations as a leading Victorian public entity.
To receive a copy of the candidate brief please request via email at ExecutiveRecruitment@geelongartscentre.org.au
People and Culture Department Overview
The Director, People and Culture will oversee 2 direct reports – a Senior Manager, Organisational Development and a Manager, People and Culture.
The department also includes a Senior People Culture Advisor and a People Services Officer, who report into the Manager, People and Culture.
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.
Applications close midnight Sunday 11 January 2026
Sound like you? Then we want to hear from you!
To be considered for this opportunity candidates must address the Selection Criteria and Capabilities requirements outlined in the candidate brief.
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.