People & Culture Advisor

Novatech Creative Event Technology | Full time

Adelaide, Australia | Posted on 20/11/2025

- Industry Live Event and Production Services

- Province South Australia

- Postal Code 5000

- Country Australia

Job Description

This isn’t HR. This isPeople & Culture on full volume

We’relooking for a seasoned People & Culture professional to own the employeeexperience end-to-end: recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, staff communications, and culture initiatives. You’ll ensure new starters feelwelcome, keep people data accurate and compliant, and act as the glue thatkeeps the team firing on all cylinders.

Ifleading the employee experience, resolving workplace challenges, and creating ahigh-performing, inclusive culture excites you, strap in. This is youropportunity to make a lasting impact and keep Novatech’s culture strong andvibrant.

Askyourself : If this sounds like you and what you see aboveexcites you, keep reading.

Who Are We?

We’re Novatech Creative EventTechnology. If it’s loud, bright, brilliant, and unforgettable in SouthAustralia (and increasingly across Australia and beyond), chances are we’rebehind it.

Think:

- AFL Gather Round? That was us.

- Rufus Du Sol, Dom Dolla, Cold Chisel? Allof us.

We’re not just a leading AV company, we’rea team of 80+ passionate professionals delivering world-class event experiencesacross audio, lighting, vision, and rigging. Every project is different. Everydeadline is real. And everyone plays a key role in making it happen.

Our purpose? Master theExperience. No excuses. No exceptions.

What’sthe Role?

An office-based role with room to grow, tackle exciting challenges, andmake a real impact on the heartbeat of Novatech. Reporting to the Director ofOperations, People & Performance, you’ll be at the centre of keeping ourpeople thriving, managing everything all while building a culture that’sinclusive, bold, and relentlessly excellent.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Lead the People & Culture Department’s administrative functions across the full employee lifecycle, maintaining accurate, compliant, and up-to-date records.

- Drive recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes, including consulting with hiring managers, creating job materials, conducting interviews, preparing contracts, and welcoming new starters.

- Update People & Culture documents, policies, and procedures as required to keep everything current, compliant, and fit for purpose.

- Provide advice and guidance to other departments on all P&C matters, including Employee Relations under the EBA and FWA, ensuring fair, efficient, and compliant resolution of workplace issues.

- Manage Workcover and Return to Work matters, liaising with external workplace relations advisors to ensure compliance and smooth resolution in the workplace.

- Coordinate all staff communications with clarity, ensuring everyone is informed, connected, and engaged on organisational changes.

- Organise meetings, preparing agendas, and taking accurate minutes to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

What We Are After?

Guided by our ELITE values: Excellence, Leadership, Innovation, Teamwork, and Experience, we thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing work environment. Ideal for a versatile People & Culture Advisor who can juggle many hats, thrive on variety, and genuinely loves helping people succeed.

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

- Hands‑on experience in HR, People & Culture, or related roles, with a solid understanding of recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle administration, and the ability to provide advice on People & Culture matters.

- Strong knowledge of workplace legislation, EBA, and Awards with the ability to navigate sensitive matters professionally and confidently.

- Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders, because wearing many hats is part of the game.

- Excellent communication skills, capable of building relationships, influencing outcomes, and keeping everyone in the loop.

- A proactive mindset, eager to suggest improvements, refine processes, and contribute to building an inclusive and positive workplace culture.

- A collaborative spirit with a sense of humour, because work should be fun, even when it’s serious business.

- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, maintaining accuracy and a methodical approach to your work.

Why Join Novatech?

We don’t just deliver events, we build careers. Here’s what you’ll get when you join the team:

- Access to Australia’s biggest gigs, from major music tours to iconic festivals.

- A high-performance culture with real support, recognition, development opportunities, and a clear pathway toward a future Finance Manager role.

- A dedicated Professional Development Fund to help pay for external training and courses.

- Strong team environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth.

- Top-tier conditions including industry-leading contracts, loyalty leave, allowances, and referral bonuses.

How to Apply

If you’re a People & Culture professional who thrives on making an impact, shaping culture, and keeping a team firing on all cylinders, we want to hear from you.

Bring your energy, your ideas, and your dedication, and join Novatech to help us create a workplace that’s as bold, brilliant, and unforgettable as the events we deliver.

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