Talent & Culture Executive

Discover your next people leadership opportunity at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort — an award-winning tropical destination recently transformed and proudly part of the Accor family. With modern guest rooms, vibrant spaces, and Cairns’ only swim-up bar, our resort is perfectly located near the Esplanade, city centre, and Reef Casino.

We’re looking for a confident and people-focused Talent & Culture Executive to join our team on a fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate with a Portfolio Hub team across five impressive Accor hotels, using your influence and commitment to continuous improvement to enhance team capabilities and workplace culture.

Join a high-performing leadership team focused on exceptional guest experiences and career growth. As part of the global Accor network, you’ll benefit from world-class support and development opportunities to advance your career.

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the leadership team across performance management, training, recruitment, and fostering a positive team culture that reflects who we are. You’ll be a trusted advisor, offering practical guidance and support throughout the employee journey. From assisting with recruitment and onboarding to driving development opportunities and ensuring compliance, you’ll play a vital role in helping our team grow and succeed.

In this role, you’ll:

• Partner with the leadership team to support performance conversations, employee development, and workplace relations
• Assist with recruitment activities including screening, reference checks, and onboarding, ensuring a smooth and compliant process
• Coordinate training and development initiatives, including on-the-job programs and online learning modules
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and high performance across all departments
• Monitor team productivity, workforce planning, and help implement strategies to improve retention and engagement
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, employment legislation, and contribute to monthly reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate team member records and help champion a culture that supports growth, recognition, and wellbeing

Key qualifications include:

• A relevant qualification in Human Resources or a related field is highly regarded
• Previous HR experience in a hotel or hospitality setting is highly valued
• A sound understanding of the Australian industrial relations landscape and award interpretation
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business
• Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive mindset with the ability to adapt quickly, solve problems, and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• On-site we offer car parking, duty meals and laundry services
• Immediate access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

• We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.