Human Resources Advisor

About Us

Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6,000 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential.

Make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation.

About the Role

Novita is seeking a proactive and collaborative Human Resources Advisor to join our People team, based at our Hindmarsh office. This full-time position plays a key role in supporting managers and staff across the organisation, providing expert advice and practical assistance across a broad range of HR functions.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you'll partner with leaders to drive positive outcomes in employee relations, performance management, compliance, and continuous improvement.

As an HR Advisor, you will be responsible for:

• Providing advice and support to managers on day-to-day Human Resources issues.
• Partnering with leaders to manage underperformance and misconduct, including investigations and improvement plans.
• Guiding managers on employment laws, awards, agreements, and company policies and procedures.
• Assisting managers in conducting employee investigations, ensuring fairness and due process.
• Collaborating on incident management and facilitate the return-to-work processes.
• Supporting the growth of Human Resources team members through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Fostering cooperation and understanding across business units.
• Contributing to a positive, continuously improving, and safe work environment.
• Contributing to the development, implementation, and monitoring of HR policies and procedures.
• Assisting in ensuring the organisation's compliance with workplace-related laws.
• Maintaining HRIS records and seek opportunities for improvement.

About You:

You're a confident and empathetic HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You bring a solutions-focused mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to integrity and confidentiality.

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (such as human resources/business/psychology) or equivalent experience.
• Experience as an HR generalist, with a solid understanding of HR practices and legislation.
• Experience interpreting awards and enterprise agreements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and cooperatively.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professional standards, and a proactive approach.

We're serious about safeguarding our clients. You will be required to hold a current NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. If you don't have these, we'll let you know how to obtain one prior to starting work with us.

Remuneration Package and Benefits

The role is classified at the ASO 5 level under the Novita Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay. Further salary-packaging benefits available include meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.

Apply Now and make a difference

If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying, or a copy of the position description, contact Nathan Thompson, Human Resources Manager on or on

As this position is currently open, we will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Apply now and don't miss out on this exciting opportunity

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment.