- Exciting opportunity at Arts Centre Melbourne - Australia’s largest and busiest performing arts centre.
- Lead Arts Centre Melbourne’s People and Culture to support the delivery of the organisation’s operational and strategic goals.
- Lead innovative and best-in-class people practices in Arts Centre Melbourne’s management of a large, diverse and talented workforce.
About the Position
The primary purpose of the Director, People & Culture is to lead, steady and evolve Arts Centre Melbourne’s People & Culture function, ensuring it is fit-for-purpose, trusted, and aligned to the organisation’s strategic direction.
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of People and Culture is a senior leader, accountable for providing strategic direction and strong leadership in all facets of the People and Culture function. The Director will drive transformation at the enterprise level in the delivery of the strategic and organisational plans, and ensure strategies and objectives are understood, supported and implemented across the organisation.
Full-time ongoing position. Band 6.0 $158,840.00 per annum plus superannuation.
Your Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated success leading People and Culture functions within complex and evolving organisations.
- Experienced in designing and delivering innovative people strategies that align with organisational priorities.
- Proven capability to lead successful cultural change and transformation initiatives.
- A track record of strong leadership – able to coach, mentor and inspire leaders at all levels to enhance capability, engagement and performance.
- Experienced in designing and delivering a comprehensive organisational development program within a complex organisation with large casual workforce.
- Trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive and the broader leadership team on people matters with the ability to resolve complex issues.
- Desirable: Understanding of VPS requirements or relevant commercial / industry experience.
For more information about the position and its key accountabilities, please read 
Position Description - Director, People & Culture Jan 2026.docx
About the Team
The Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic leadership, coordination and assurance across functions that are central to the effective governance, culture and external positioning of Arts Centre Melbourne.
The Office brings together government advocacy and policy, People and Culture, and executive administration to ensure close alignment between organisational strategy, leadership, workforce capability and stakeholder engagement.
About Arts Centre Melbourne
Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.
Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.
Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.
We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.
For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.
Enjoy Team Member Benefits
As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy:
- Complimentary tickets
- Discounts at food & beverage outlets
- Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking
- Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members and specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.
Apply Now!
Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.
We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.
Please submit your resume together with a cover letter expanding on the key accountabilities of the role, demonstrating your relevant experience and fit, by 11:55pm, Wednesday 11th February 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.
Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.
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