Senior People Experience Advisor

NOVA Entertainment is Australia’s fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 919 Adelaide and Nova 93.7 Perth, in addition to Australia’s premium intimate live music brand, Nova’s Red Room.

NOVA Entertainment also owns and operates Australia’s feel‑good station, Smooth FM in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, the talk station FIVEAA in Adelaide, Star 104.5 on the NSW Central Coast and the DAB+ stations - Smooth Relax, Smooth 80s, Smooth Vintage, Nova Throwbacks, Nova 90s, Nova Nation, and Coles Radio.

Our values are integral to who we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity and Radical Empathy.

THE ROLE

No two days at work will be the same at NOVA Entertainment. Within our fun and dynamic environment, on any given day you will be working closely with our People Leaders to support the delivery of their people plans by providing expert guidance, providing employee relations advice and support.

Reporting to the Head of People Experience, you will be a crucial player in partnering with all levels of the business to provide HR support nationwide.

*Please note the commencement date for this role is in February 2026*

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor with a strong background in managing employee relations, understanding legislative framework and how it is applied in practice. This is a diverse role with the opportunity to support and develop teams day to day whilst leading and contributing to rewarding projects. You have a passion for people, the ability to influence, coach and build relationships and enjoy working collaboratively and proactively. This is a fast‑paced environment, is perfect for those not afraid of challenging the status quo and wanting to be a part of a team of passionate people who drive success.

Skills Required

- Providing coaching to develop people leaders to build both our business and our people

- Advising leaders on performance management, capability development, recruitment & remuneration, Employee Relations, dispute resolution and employee engagement

- Leading cyclical HR experiences such as performance check-ins, engagement surveys and remuneration review

- Partnering with the business to develop and implement HR plans and national projects that create value to the business and drive employee engagement

- Providing mentoring and guidance on complex HR matters

- Partnering with our Talent and Acquisition Coordinator to provide advice and guidance to select and recruit key positions.

What We’re Looking For

- Strong organisational and time‑management skills with sharp attention to detail

- Proven HR Advisor experience and tertiary qualifications in HR or related field

- Expertise in interpreting Modern Awards and employment legislation

- Commercial acumen and broad HR generalist knowledge

- Ability to coach and influence leaders, build high‑performing teams, and manage change

- Employee Relations: Skilled in performance management, grievance handling, and investigations

- Employee Engagement: Experience in surveys, data analysis, and action planning

- Talent & Performance Management: Succession planning, KPI setting, and career development

- Change Management: Stakeholder analysis, communication planning, and adoption strategies

- HR Systems: Proficient in HRIS, compliance, and process improvement

- Recruitment Advisory: Partner with hiring managers to provide strategic advice on sourcing, selection, and workforce planning

- Analytical and strategic thinking with strong communication and influencing skills

To support & reward your success in this role we will offer the successful candidate

- A high‑performance culture where you will work amongst a team that prides itself on being engaged, dynamic and able to leap over any obstacle put before it

- Exclusive early bird access to the biggest events & concerts across Australia

- Additional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give back Leave, Mental Wellbeing days

- Access to Learning and Development programs & internal opportunities

- Access to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova’s Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs)

- Amazing employee benefits from a huge variety of partners nationally (we don’t want to boast, but it is a lot)

- Frequent staff lunches & survey celebrations (2026 is already shaping up to be a BIG year with some BIG wins)

This is a full‑time, on‑site position located in our Pyrmont studios. Our teams are dynamic, engaged and highly collaborative and being on‑site will ensure your personal and professional career development. Depending on the needs of the business we welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate.

Nova Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

The Aim

Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way.

How we do it

- Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - we have an active and ACRA Award‑Winning D&I Committee that is passionate about ensuring Nova Entertainment supports and welcomes people from all abilities and all walks of life. This extends to our community work and sustainable charity initiatives.

- Supporting candidates that may have diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments ensuring each candidate can put their best efforts into their application.

- By being allies of the LGBTIQA+ community and members of the Welcome Here initiative

- Best utilising our membership and guidance of the Diversity Council of Australia

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What’s next?

- PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME AND A COVER LETTER STATING WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY

- Successful applicants will be contacted within 5‑10 working days.

- Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially followed by up to 2 face‑to‑face interviews that may involve a panel and a prepared presentation

- Police Checks may be required.

- Please reach out during the application process if you think you may require any considerations for the recruitment process.

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