Human Resources Manager

We provide the soundtrack to life by creating, curating and presenting high quality musical and entertainment experiences for the enjoyment of all West Australians. Click here for more about WASO.

• Bring your love of music and HR together
• Fulltime permanent position, Perth CBD location
• Join a high-performance Executive Management Team

Our Organisation

From the centre of Perth to the furthest corners of the state, we have provided the soundtrack to life in WA since 1928.

As the State Orchestra, Perth’s first and finest, WASO is the largest employer of performing artists in Western Australia and reaches two million people with musical experiences each year on stage, in our community, and online.

From classrooms to town halls, hospitals to aged care, we bring joy, inspire learning, and nurture participation in our community, because everybody deserves the opportunity to experience live music. Every year, through community and leading industry partnerships, we engage a new generation of young and emerging artists to help secure a bright future for music in Australia.

We celebrate our rich classical music heritage with great artists from all over the world and commission new repertoire with contemporary musicians and bands. The Orchestra collaborates widely with major arts companies and independent artists, performing opera to ballet, movies to musicals, jazz to rock. We champion the diversity of music in all its forms, with a team of talented and passionate people who create unforgettable experiences for all West Australians to enjoy.

The Role

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager with the responsibility for providing operational delivery of high-quality HR services and expert support and advice to WASO management and staff. The role works closely with the Executive Management team to identify, develop and implement solutions across a range of HR functions including, strategic workforce planning, performance & development, end-to-end recruitment, payroll, workplace culture, industrial relations, change management, workplace health & safety, workers compensation and training/professional development.

This role is the key driver and leader in ensuring the effective development and implementation of HR strategies, policies and processes for the business. The role fosters a workforce culture that is consistent with WASO’s organisational culture, emphasising organisational values, and operates in a manner that supports and advocates WASO values to help achieve strategic business objectives, wellness and safety.

Skills Required:

To be successful you will need to have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management or equivalent experience;
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in a Human Resources Management position;
• A sound working understanding and demonstrated experience in the application of the Fair Work Act and current employment legislation;
• Current knowledge of the WHS Act and Regulations, Workers Compensation and Injury; Management Act and other industrial and legislative instruments.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience with creating and implementing policies and procedures;
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations including grievance handling and dispute resolution procedures and their application;
• Demonstrated experience in working within an EBA workplace
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills including and the capacity to lead and work as part of a team;
• Excellent active listening ability;
• The ability to work autonomously;
• Ability to think creatively and strategically;
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously;
• Sound general commercial business acumen;
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key stakeholders to meet business objectives;
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated computer literacy in the Microsoft suite of products and ability to use and administer specialist HR software.

You will also need:

• A current Working with Children card (WWC)
• A current National Police Clearance (less than 6 months old)

Your Benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading and iconic arts organisation, where you will be directly supporting and involved in live music performance. Our employees enjoy many of our performances either free or discounted, as well as non-remunerative benefits such as regular professional development, enjoyment of our Health and Wellness Program enjoyment of our Health and Wellness Program which includes, free flu vaccinations and hearing tests, free access to our Employee Assistance Program and discounted physiotherapy services as well as the benefits of a flexible workplace, access to salary sacrificing which includes novated leasing of vehicles and flexible working conditions. This is your opportunity to engage in a vibrant cultural environment in the heart of the CBD.

For a more detailed explanation of this role please review the Position Description here.

All applications must include your current Resume and a Covering Letter summarising your suitability for this position.

The WASO Group of Companies promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. The WASO Group encourages people with disabilities, First Nations peoples, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS AND RECRUITMENT ENQUIRIES TO:  

Tony Pickburn
Human Resources Manager
careers@waso.com.au

Applications close: 5pm AWST Tuesday January 21st 2025

Only applicants with full Australian work rights will be considered for this position.