General Manager People and Culture

30 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia Req #611 Monday, 10 February 2025

About State Sport Centres:

Are you ready to be a crucial part of the dynamic world of State Sport Centres? We are the heartbeat of premier multi-sport facilities in Victoria, dedicated to fostering peak performance, unlocking potential, and delivering world-class events. State Sport Centres are more than just facilities; we're the driving force behind sports enthusiasts reaching new heights. We exist to fuel passion, inspire excellence, and contribute to the well-being of the Victorian community. Join the team that transforms the sports landscape and creates a legacy of excitement, engagement, and inspiration.

About the role:

The State Sport Centres Trust is seeking an accomplished People & Culture executive to lead our human resources strategy across our prestigious sporting venues. As our General Manager People & Culture, you'll lead strategic workforce initiatives that support our people to achieve excellence in all aspects of their work. Working across our multiple world-class facilities - the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Lakeside Stadium, State Basketball Centre, and State Netball and Hockey Centre, you'll develop innovative people solutions that support diverse operational needs while maintaining public sector excellence. This executive role encompasses the full spectrum of strategic human resources leadership. The successful candidate will bring significant senior HR leadership experience, preferably with extensive experience in public sector environments. Your strategic mindset and exceptional stakeholder management skills will be essential in navigating the unique challenges of our operating environment. While technical expertise is important, we're equally interested in your ability to drive cultural change, inspire teams, and demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to, the role we play in both community sport and elite athletic development. Based at Albert Park, you'll join an executive team committed to venue management excellence and community engagement. Your contribution will extend beyond traditional HR boundaries, influencing how we deliver outstanding sporting experiences to all Victorians. Help us create an environment where our people ensure our facilities remain world-class destinations for both community and competitive sport.

Required skills and Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources management, business, law or related disciplines
• Extensive experience in HR roles, including at senior and executive levels
• Current Victorian Working with Children's Check (Employee)

Why is this a great place to work?

You will love working at the State Sports Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why:

• Great staff benefits including free parking, gym membership, discounts at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets and complimentary court hire for casual bookings across the stadiums
• Family and friends’ discounts on gym membership
• Discounted access to holiday programs and creche for dependents
• Flexible working arrangements
• You will be surrounded by elite athletes daily and will be supporting a wide range of elite sports and world class events, as well as community sport and recreation
• You will be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills
• We have a fantastic team of people who are great to work with

How to apply:

Please send through a resume and cover letter supporting your application for this exciting role with State Sport Centres. We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying. For further information please contact Abigail Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner +61 3 9926 1358 Applications close 23rd February 2025 SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr