People and Culture Manager

Job Description

The People and Culture Manager leads human resources activities for Novotel Darwin Airport, supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, workplace policies and staff engagement. Candidates should have proven experience in hotel or hospitality HR, strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, and excellent communication and organisational skills. The role requires discretion, sound judgement and the ability to advise managers while building positive relationships with employees. Experience with HR systems, payroll coordination, workplace health and safety, and multicultural teams is valuable. The successful candidate is expected to be approachable, commercially aware, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel environment, including occasional weekends or outside standard office hours.

Company Info

Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Novotel, ibis, Pullman, Sofitel, Mercure and Fairmont, serving business and leisure travellers at different market levels. Accor places strong emphasis on guest experience, responsible tourism, inclusion, employee development and internal career mobility. Novotel Darwin Airport is part of the Darwin Airport Resort precinct in Australia's Northern Territory, offering convenient accommodation for airport users, business travellers and visitors exploring Darwin and the Top End. The People and Culture function supports a diverse workforce, helps maintain a positive workplace culture and ensures hotel operations meet Australian employment and company standards.

Destination Guide

Australia offers opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, education, technology and skilled trades, with strong demand in regional destinations such as Darwin. Workplace culture is generally practical, direct and inclusive, with emphasis on safety, reliability and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from urban coastal living to remote and tropical environments; Darwin is warm year-round and close to national parks, beaches and Indigenous cultural experiences. Common visa pathways include employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration, working holiday visas and student visas, depending on nationality, qualifications and occupation. Applicants should check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs, as visa rules and eligible occupations change. Relocating to Darwin requires budgeting for accommodation, transport, healthcare and the wet-season climate. International workers should confirm employment rights, tax obligations, qualifications recognition and whether the employer provides sponsorship, relocation assistance or accommodation.