Division Manager - People, Culture, and Capability

Are you looking to accelerate your career?

Life with AGPC will see you join a team of talented individuals who pride themselves on staging two iconic motorsport events: the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in Phillip Island.

We are a dedicated team who enjoy working on the best of sport, events, and entertainment being internationally recognised and respected leaders in our field. Our fun and dynamic environment means our employees are constantly surrounded by unique experiences as well as a high-performing team of innovators, and we need one more.

Life in the fast lane

We are looking for our next Division Manager – People, Culture and Capability to join our People, Culture and Capability team.

Reporting to the Head of People, Culture and Capability, this role is responsible for managing the overall operations of the People, Culture and Capability (PCC) team and embedding programs, frameworks and systems to enhance the capability of AGPC employees.

Additionally, you will:

• Be a visible and trusted advisor to senior leaders on people-related issues, providing guidance and support.
• Facilitate opportunities across AGPC to engage and collaborate with others to develop joint solutions.
• Participate and actively contribute to PCC strategic planning and initiatives.
• Oversee, manage and guide direct reports to deliver a reliable and responsive PCC function, across all BAU administrative activities including talent acquisition, payroll, reward and recognition, performance management, employee engagement and employee relations. 
• Drive the design of equitable workplace systems, policies and practices that enable individuals to contribute to their best ability.
• Provide support to managers and employees in relation to the management of performance issues.
• Enhance the AGPC brand to attract quality candidates and promote the organisation as an employer of choice.
• Responsible for senior level talent acquisition and interview process.
• Manage the delivery of staff briefing events for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, and the Motorcycle Grand Prix.
• Oversee the event deliverables for the PCC team, including event related talent acquisition. 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Degree or Post Graduate qualifications in Human Resources or 15+ years of hands-on experience in generalist HR roles
• Demonstrated experience collaborating and partnering with senior leaders.
• Highly knowledgeable in interpreting and applying industrial instruments such as enterprise agreements, legislation, policies, and employment contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in grievance and dispute management.
• A current Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain)

This is a permanent full-time role.

Please click here to view full position description.

Why work for us?

At AGPC, we value work-life balance and want to drive change in our work environment too. We have a wide range of benefits that are designed to create value – see below (but not limited to):

• 14 weeks of paid parental leave and paid ‘keep in touch’ days
• Additional event leave following the Australian Formula 1® and MotoGP™ events
• Ticket allocations to employees for the Australian Formula 1® and MotoGP™ events
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee training & development programs
• Social & Culture Events
• Wellbeing Initiatives

Click here to learn more about our employment offering and culture here at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. 

Want to be first across the finish line?

Applications for this position will close on 23rd September. 

As we receive a high number of applications, we encourage you to make your application stand out with a personalised cover letter or video introduction.

AGPC is committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace by encouraging a culture of respect, dignity and openness to other’s differences and perspectives. We welcome applicants who bring their whole and true self to work regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, race, age, disability status, or family and caring responsibilities.

If your application proceeds to the interview stage, a member of our team will discuss any adjustments or additional support you may require to fully participate in the interview process.